This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from St Helens statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from St Helens statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other St Helens-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management |
| Indicator |
Indicator 11.6.2: Annual mean levels of fine particulate matter (e.g. PM2.5 and PM10) in cities (population weighted) |
| Organisation |
World Health Organisation (WHO) |
| Definition and concepts |
Air pollution consists of many pollutants, among other particulate matter. These particles are able to penetrate deeply into the respiratory tract and therefore constitute a risk for health by increasing mortality from respiratory infections and diseases, lung cancer, and selected cardiovascular diseases. |
| Unit of measure |
Annual mean (ug/m3) |
| Data sources | |
| Data release calendar |
To be confirmed |
| Data compilers |
World Health Organisation (WHO) |
| Comment and limitations |
Data represents a particulate matter size of PM10. Data is available up to 2013. Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |
| Data last updated | 2022-07-05: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2022-07-08: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |