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Updated Analysis of Air Pollution Exposure in London

The Updated Analysis of Air Pollution Exposure in London research provides an update to similar analysis undertaken in 2013 (which looked at pollution exposure in 2010), published recently by City Hall.

Air quality in London has improved in recent years as a result of policies to reduce emissions, primarily from road transport. However, recently updated maps of pollution concentrations for 2013 still show significant areas of exceedances of the annual mean NO2 EU Limit Values. Improvements are planned to address these, as recently announced in the Mayor’s package of air quality measures.

The updated report examines pollution exposure in London in 2013 and considers how exposure varies by indicators of age, relative deprivation and ethnic groups in London. It also looks at total exposure (broken down by borough) and exposure at schools.

Through the research described in this report, City Hall is seeking to understand the inequalities in accessing clean air in London and considering how this will be improved by planned air pollution policies.

In addition, City Hall hosts the Air Pollution Research In London (APRIL) network. APRIL brings together scientists, policy makers and the wider air quality community. They identify priority areas to improve the air in London and other major cities, support the development of new scientific research and communicate the latest research findings.

Air quality guidance for public health professionals

Following the Health and Social Care Act, Health and Wellbeing Boards have been set up in each London borough. These boards publish a Health and Wellbeing Strategy, based on the health priorities identified in the borough’s Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.

We have produced guidance for public health professionals in every London borough on concentrations of air pollutants and how these affect health.

Select the relevent group below to view the Air Quality Report for your area.

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