Useful links
Understanding the interaction between noise and/or ultrafine particulate matter and its effects on human health is highly complex. It is essential for patients, researchers, caregivers, and policymakers to gain a clearer understanding of how these factors interact. Browse through more background information in our useful links section.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
- Air pollution – WHO definitionRead external link on air pollution
- Ambient (outdoor) air pollution – WHO FactsheetRead external factsheet
- Noise – EEA DefinitionRead external link on noise
- Guidance on environmental noise – WHORead external link
- Publication: Transportation noise pollution and cardiovascular diseases. Münzel et al. Nat Rev Cardiol. 2021.Link to publication
- Publication: The contribution of the exposome to the burden of cardiovascular disease. Münzel et al. Nat Rev Cardiol. 2023.Link to publication
GUIDELINES & REPORTS
- WHO global air quality guidelinesLink to guidelines
- Explained: What are the WHO Air quality guidelines?Read external link
- ETC HE Report 2024/11: Health effects of transportation noise for children and adolescents: an umbrella review and burden of disease estimationRead full report
- Air quality in European cities improved but still too noisy: Special report 02/2025: Urban pollution in the EU | European Court of AuditorsRead external link
- EU advancing on 2030 zero-pollution targets but stronger action is neededRead more
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