Local action on outdoor air pollution to improve public health

Sotiris Vardoulakis (), Rachel Kettle, Paul Cosford, Paul Lincoln, Stephen Holgate, Jonathan Grigg, Frank Kelly and David Pencheon
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Sotiris Vardoulakis: Institute of Occupational Medicine
Rachel Kettle: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Paul Cosford: Public Health England
Paul Lincoln: UK Health Forum
Stephen Holgate: Southampton General Hospital
Jonathan Grigg: Queen Mary University of London
Frank Kelly: King College University of London
David Pencheon: Sustainable Development Unit for NHS England and Public Health England

International Journal of Public Health, 2018, vol. 63, issue 5, No 3, 557-565

Abstract: Abstract Objectives The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, jointly with Public Health England, have developed a guideline on outdoor air pollution and its links to health. The guideline makes recommendations on local interventions that can help improve air quality and prevent a range of adverse health outcomes associated with road-traffic-related air pollution. Methods The guideline was based on a rigorous assessment of the scientific evidence by an independent advisory committee, with input from public health professionals and other professional groups. The process included systematics reviews of the literature, expert testimonies and stakeholder consultation. Results The guideline includes recommendations for local planning, clean air zones, measures to reduce emissions from public sector transport services, smooth driving and speed reduction, active travel, and awareness raising. Conclusions The guideline recommends taking a number of actions in combination, because multiple interventions, each producing a small benefit, are likely to act cumulatively to produce significant change. These actions are likely to bring multiple public health benefits, in addition to air quality improvements.

Keywords: Air pollution; Air quality; Road traffic; Emissions; Interventions; Public health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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