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The fast-expanding region of Greater Manchester, which encompasses 10 cities (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan), is supporting economic growth with sustainable solutions. Setting ambitious goals for cleaner air for the region's 2.7 million residents, Greater Manchester is taking steps to reduce vehicle emissions through improved public transport, bicycle-friendly infrastructure, greener vehicles, electric car charging stations and more.

Air quality is one of the most important challenges facing Greater Manchester. While air pollution is falling in our region, we need to do more to make sure it falls further to protect the health of all our communities... Becoming a BreatheLife city region further demonstrates our commitment to tackle air quality."

Tony Lloyd, Interim Mayor of Greater Manchester
The Air Pollution in

Manchester , The United Kingdom

Member BreatheLife
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140%
OVER THE SAFE LEVEL PM2.5 annual exposure*

*PM 2.5 concentrations measured in micrograms of particles per cubic meter of air (µg/m3) Data: WHO Global Platform on Air Quality & Health

WHO Guideline (10)Lowest level at which premature mortality risk increases in response to long-term exposure

Interim target 1 (35)Associated with 15% higher premature mortality relative to the WHO guideline of 10 µg/m3

Interim target 2 (25)Associated with 6% lower premature mortality risk relative to Interim Target 1 (35 µg/m3)

Interim target 3 (15)Associated with 6% lower premature mortality risk relative to Interim Target 2 (25 µg/m3)

More about the data

Air Quality & Health Burden The United Kingdom

20,711 Annual Deaths from air pollution
Outdoor AIR POLLUTION

Leading Killer

Ischemic heart disease

National Air Quality

12

annual average PM 2.5

Household AIR POLLUTION

Leading Killer

Stroke

Child Deaths (0-5yrs)

0

per year

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