Level 2 - Details on Air Pollution

General issues and recommendations

1. What are the uncertainties regarding this study?

1.1 Uncertainties of the WHO answers, guidelines, and risk assessments

1.2 Consideration of publication bias in the review

1.3 Consistency of epidemiological and toxicological evidence in defining thresholds

1.4 Contribution of different sources to PM-related health effects

1.5 Impact of methods of analysis used in epidemiological studies

1.6 Possible regional characteristics modifying the effects of air pollution

2. Are certain population groups particularly vulnerable?

3. General Conclusions

3.1 Recommendations

3.2 Other aspects to address in the development of air pollution policy in Europe

3.3 Concluding remark

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