Research and analysis

Particulate air pollution: effects on mortality

COMEAP statement on estimating mortality associated with long-term average concentrations of fine particulate matter.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 22 August 2018
• Last updated: 16 March 2022 — See all updates

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Statement on quantifying mortality associated with long-term average concentrations of fine particulate matter

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This statement by the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP) updated earlier advice (2009 and 2010 reports) on how to estimate mortality associated with long-term average concentrations of particulate air pollution. It has now been superseded by an updated statement published in March 2022.

Published 22 August 2018
Last updated 16 March 2022 + show all updates

1. 16 March 2022

   Added link to updated statement.

2. 22 August 2018

   First published.