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A thematic collection by: Hussein Alshamali, World Health Organization

Air pollution & NCDs: WHO & partner resources

Air pollution is the second leading risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) after tobacco smoking. Despite being a critical driver of the global NCD burden, air pollution often remains overlooked in the global NCD response. Ahead of HLM4, this collection assembles key thematic resources on air pollution and effective response strategies from WHO and GCM Participants.

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World Health Organization, Dr Maria Neira, Dr Guy Fones

Air pollution: tackling a critical driver of the global NCD crisis

03 Jul 2025

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World Health Organization

Air pollution and health: Training toolkit for health workers

Database

04 Jul 2025

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World Health Organization

Personal interventions and risk communication on Air Pollution

Report

04 Sep 2020

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World Health Organization

Clean Household Energy Solutions Toolkit (CHEST)

04 Mar 2025

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World Health Organization

Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment, 2022 update

Guide

04 Jul 2022

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World Health Organization

WHO Summary of policy tools and resources to address health impacts of air pollution

04 Jul 2024

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World Health Organization

Air Pollution and health: How will our children continue to breathe?

21 Nov 2018

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World Health Organization

Air Pollution Data Portal

Database

04 Jul 2025

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World Health Organization

WHO global air quality guidelines: particulate matter (‎PM2.5 and PM10)‎, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide

Guide

22 Sep 2021

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United for Global Mental Health

Need2Know - Air Pollution and Mental Health

Briefs & Fact Sheets

19 Apr 2025

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International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

Mitigating the impact of air pollution on health: The role of community pharmacists

Report

03 Mar 2020

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NCD Alliance, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

OUR RIGHT TO HEALTH, OUR RIGHT TO CLEAN AIR Improving air quality to address NCDs

Publication

03 Mar 2020

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NCD Alliance

Integrating action on air pollution: An advocacy guide towards the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health & beyond

Report

20 May 2025

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World Health Organization

Health science and policy summaries- advanced draft

Publication

28 Mar 2025

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World Health Organization

Updated road map for an enhanced global response to the adverse health effects of air pollution

Report

27 Jan 2025

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World Heart Federation (WHF)

World Heart Report 2024 - Clearing the Air to Address Pollution's Cardiovascular Health Crisis

Report

24 Apr 2024

Additional resources

WHO thematic page

Air Pollution

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News

How air pollution is destroying our health

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Website

United Nations Environment Programme

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About

This collection features key resources from WHO technical teams and GCM Participants that explore the impact of air pollution on health, including its links to noncommunicable diseases and mental health. It offers evidence, data, and practical tools to support policymakers in taking action on air pollution, policy development, risk reduction, and multisectoral action for cleaner air and healthier lives.

KAP thematic collections are created, managed, and updated by individual platform users. Collection content, featured resources and image material are subject to the KAP community guidelines and the copyright code of conduct. Featuring resources and information in collections does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the KAP or the World Health Organization.
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