Health effects of fine particles

Health effects of fine particles /  Ecorys requested ENVI - SANT August 2026

ID 27083 | 12.09.2026 / Attached

Assessing the health burden of fine particles and options for stronger EU action

This study examines the health effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), trends in exposure, and the effectiveness of EU legal and policy frameworks. It draws on an umbrella review of 198 systematic reviews, quantitative analysis of exposure trends, stakeholder interviews, and comparative case studies across EU Member States.

The study finds no safe threshold for PM2.5 exposure, shows consistent health effects across multiple disease categories, and documents persistent inequalities in exposure across populations and regions.

It proposes evidence-based policy recommendations to reduce health impacts across the EU.

The study was prepared by Ecorys for the Policy Department for Transformation, Innovation and Health at the request of the Committee on Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI) and the Committee on Public Health (SANT).
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