Incorporating health risks analysis in national pollution control programmes

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

Agenda 21 recommends incorporating appropriate health risk analysis in all national programmes for pollution control and management, with particular emphasis on toxic compounds such as lead.

1. Incorporating

1. Researching effects of air pollution on human health
2. Protecting against environmental hazards from chemicals
3. Assessing financing to reduce health risks from environmental pollution and hazards

1. Developing national environmental health action plans

1. Developing national policy to control transboundary air pollution

1. Self-control
2. Risk
3. Pollution
4. Health