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2. How does Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) affect human health

WEB2. How does Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 2) affect human health?. 2.1 Which effects can be expected of long-term exposure to levels of NO 2 observed currently in …

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2. How does Particulate Matter affect human health

WEBAnswer: Long-term exposure to current ambient PM concentrations may lead to a marked reduction in life expectancy. The reduction in life expectancy is primarily …

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Vaccines: 1. Why is Vaccination important

WEBWhy is Vaccination important? As highlighted by the WHO, vaccination is one of the most cost-effective health interventions available, saving millions of people from …

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Diet and Nutrition Prevention of Chronic Diseases

WEB3. How are chronic diseases linked to diet and nutrition? 3.1 How does diet affect health at different stages of life?; 3.2 What are the combined effects of different …

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Glossary: Human health

WEBHuman health. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The health of a whole community or population is …

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Diet and Nutrition Prevention of Chronic Diseases

WEBFactors that can increase the risk of developing chronic diseases are an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption. Genetic and economic …

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The WHO strategic framework for prevention and control of

WEBThe framework outlines a roadmap for enhancing the capacity of the Member States to prevent, forecast, early detect and respond to epidemics and other emerging health …

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1. Biodiversity: What is it, where is it, and why is it important

WEBBiodiversity is important in human-managed as well as natural ecosystems. Decisions humans make that influence biodiversity affect the well-being of themselves and others. …

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Biodiversity & Human Well-being

WEB2.1 Biodiversity loss has negative effects on several aspects of human well-being, such as food security, vulnerability to natural disasters, energy security, and access to clean …

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Ozone: 2. How does Ozone (O3) affect human health

WEB2.1 Effects of long-term exposure to levels of Ozone observed currently in Europe. WHO states: "There are few epidemiological studies on the chronic effects of ozone on human …

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Air Pollution Ozone

WEBThis Digest is a faithful summary of two leading scientific consensus reports produced in 2003 and 2004 by the World Health Organization (): " Health Aspects of Air Pollution …

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5. What effects could genetically modified crops have on

WEBThe ICSU, the GM Science Review Panel and the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, among others, agree that the environmental impact of genetically transformed crops may be …

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The evolution of ozone layer depletion, its impact on climate …

WEBThe reduction of the ozone layer changes the UV- radiation reaching the earth surface and this has various impacts on the environment, on health. In 1987, the governments of the …

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Ozone layer depletion: 1. Introduction

WEBIntroduction. The Assessment reports on key findings on environment and health since the last full Assessment of 2010, paying attention to the interactions between ozone …

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2. How has human health been affected by the Chernobyl accident

WEB2. How has human health been affected by the Chernobyl accident? 2.1 How much radiation were people exposed to?; 2.2 What is the death toll of the Chernobyl …

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Chlorine and sodium hypochlorite hazards and risks: no need for …

WEBWhat are the potential effects of chlorine and sodium hypochlorite on human health? Above acceptable exposure limits, human exposure to chlorine gas may lead to local effects on …

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