| Relevance/rationale of the indicator (resp. why the indicator was chosen to measure the target and how it is suitable for these purposes) |
Air pollution is caused by a number of pollutants, including suspended particulate matters PM. These particles are able to penetrate deeply into the respiratory tract and therefore constitute a risk for health by increasing mortality from respiratory infections and diseases, lung cancer, and selected cardiovascular diseases. |
| Target value of the indicator and its evaluation |
The annual pollution limit for the protection of human health is set at 40 µg/m³ for PM10 and 20 µg/m³ for PM2.5. The recommended WHO guideline values for PM10 and for PM2.5 are even lower and have values of 15 and 5 µg/m³, respectively. |
| Definition |
Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter for PM2.5 and PM10 - weighted population concentration was calculated for cities with more than 5,000 inhabitants. |
| Measuring unit |
µg/m³ |
| Indicator disaggregation |
For PM2.5 and PM10 |
| Reference period (resp. the period to which the indicator relates) |
Year |
| Related geographical area |
CZ (NUTS 0) |
| Comment |
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