The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a groundbreaking air pollution training toolkit for health workers on the International Day of Clean Air. The toolkit is designed to help health workers understand the health risks of air pollution and identify risk reduction measures. It also equips health workers to use the health argument to advocate for clean air interventions and promote collaboration between relevant civil society actors and governmental institutions for policy implementation.
The toolkit is divided into three modules:
Module 1: Introduction to air pollution and health
Module 2: Assessment of air pollution exposure and health risks
Module 3: Interventions to reduce air pollution exposure and health risks
The toolkit is available in English and will be translated into other languages in the future. It can be accessed online or downloaded for free.
The WHO is launching this toolkit in response to the growing problem of air pollution. Air pollution is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and respiratory infections. It is estimated that air pollution causes seven million deaths each year.
This toolkit will help health workers play a leading role in reducing the health burden of air pollution. By understanding the health risks of air pollution and identifying risk reduction measures, health workers can advocate for clean air policies and interventions.
The toolkit is a valuable resource for health workers who are working to improve air quality and protect public health. It is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that provides the information and tools that health workers need to make a difference.
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