Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter PM2.5

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Source: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Unit of Measurement: ug/m3

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Bristol statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Bristol statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Bristol-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter PM2.5

Indicator description

Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter PM2.5

Geographical coverage
Unit of measurement

ug/m3

Definitions

The mean annual concentration of fine suspended particles of less than 2.5 microns in diameters (PM2.5) is a common measure of air pollution. The mean is a population-weighted average for urban population in a country, and is expressed in micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3 ). Air pollution consists of many pollutants, among other particulate matter. 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. Anthropogenic effects, processes, objects, or materials are those that are derived from human activities.

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This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (e.g. PM2.5 and PM10) in cities (population weighted)

Target name

By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management

UN designated tier

1

UN custodian agency

World Health Organization (WHO)

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Organisation

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Periodicity

Annual

Earliest available data

2010

Geographical coverage

Bristol, City of

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Release date Sep 20, 2021
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Statistical classification
Contact details

Philip.Taylor@defra.gov.uk

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