by EPHA | May 26, 2020 | Statements
On May 26, 2020, over 350 organisations representing over 40 million health professionals and over 4,500 individual health professionals from 90 different countries, wrote to the G20 leaders calling for a #HealthyRecovery In support of a #HealthyRecovery Dear...
by EPHA | May 23, 2020 | Statements
Executive Vice-President of the European Commission : Mr. Frans Timmermans European Union Commissioner for Transport: Ms. Adina Vălean 22 May 2020 Dear Executive Vice-President, Dear Madam Commissioner, Re: EU Recovery Package must ensure significant support to public...
by European Public Health Alliance | May 5, 2020 | Opinion
Air pollution affects everyone, but not the same way. Dirty air has the potential to exacerbate existing health inequalities, especially for socially disadvantaged groups that are disproportionately exposed to air pollution. Resources From EPHA Vulnerable groups...
by European Public Health Alliance | Apr 20, 2020 | Opinion
A comprehensive set of satellite images revealed how air pollution has fallen dramatically in cities across the world due to Covid-19 lockdown measures. While fully respecting lockdown measures, encouraging cycling and walking supports the public health goal of...
by European Public Health Alliance | Apr 20, 2020 | Opinion
Patients with chronic lung and heart conditions caused or worsened by long-term exposure to air pollution are less able to fight off lung infections and more likely to die. Air pollution can cause hypertension, diabetes and respiratory diseases, conditions that...
