Health card GES Air quality fine dust (pm10) 2014
Description
This file contains data on exposure to fijstof (pm10) in North Brabant 1n 2013 and its translation into health risks, so-called GES scores. Calculated particulate matter (pm10) concentrations (yearly averages in micrograms/m³) have been translated into GES scores in accordance with the Handbook on Health Impact Screening City & Environment 2012: < 19.5 = GES 3 (free moderate); 19,5-24.5 = GES 4a (moderate); 24,5-29.5 = GES 4b (moderate to very moderate); 29,5-34,5 = GES 5 (very moderate). Higher values do not occur. The Health Effect Screening (GES) method gives a score (from 0 to 8) to the environmental health quality. Shown on the map from green (GES score 0, very good) via yellow, orange and red (GES score 6, insufficient) to purple (GES score 8, very insufficient). These scores are based on the knowledge of the relationship between exposure and health risks.
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