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Share of population exposed to air pollution above WHO targets, United Kingdom, 1990 to 2017

The WHO recommends particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations of 10 micrograms per cubic as the lower range of air pollution exposure, over which adverse health
effects occur. The WHO has set interim targets of exposure for 35µg/m³, 25µg/m³, and 15µg/m³.

199020171995200020052010201525µg/m³15µg/m³10µg/m³35µg/m³