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Health effects of black carbon
(WHO, 2012)
Black carbon is a good indicator of combustion-related air pollution, and was only recently recognized as a short-lived climate-forcer, which contributes to warming the Earth's atmosphere.This report presents the results ...
Lithuania Environment and health performance review
(World Health Organization (WHO), 2009)
This report aims to convey a clear picture of the current environmental and health situation in Lithuania. It evaluates the strong and weak points of the environmental and health status in Lithuania. It also includes ...
Environment and Health Risks from Climate Change and Variability in Italy
(World Health Organization (WHO), 2007)
The report shows that information to assist in anticipating potential threats and impacts can be developed and can be extremely useful in preparing people and the overall societal structure for adverse events, as well as ...
Public Health Problems in the Coastal Cone of the East African Region: UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies No. 009
(1982)
Introcued the problem and the factors relevant to envitonmental health, as well as other elements that influence public health, concluding with recommendatios
Monitoring Ambient Air Quality for Health Impact Assessment
(WHO, 1999)
This publication can assist national and local agencies responsible for protecting public health from the adverse effects of ambient air pollution and for monitoring ambient air quality. It continues a series of monographs ...
Air quality guidelines - global update 2005
(WHO, 2006)
The WHO air quality guidelines offer guidance on reducing the effects on health of air pollution. This book presents revised guideline values for the four most common air pollutants - particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen ...
Air quality guidelines for Europe (Second edition)
(WHO, 2000)
This publication can assist national and local agencies responsible for protecting public health from the adverse effects of ambient air pollution and for monitoring ambient air quality. Aiming to prompt good practice in ...
WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: selected pollutants
(WHO, 2010)
This book presents WHO guidelines for the protection of public health from a number of chemicals commonly present in indoor air. The substances considered benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, naphthalene, nitrogen ...
WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: dampness and mould
(WHO, 2009)
This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased ...
Monitoring Ambient Air Quality for Health Impact Assessment
(World Health Organization (WHO), 2002)
This publication can assist national and local agencies responsible for protecting public health from the adverse effects of ambient air pollution and for monitoring ambient air quality. It continues a series of monographs ...