Status: Little or no detectable change
Most Recent Data:
4,534,737,587
Air Quality Index (AQI)-weighted people days
(2019-21)
Target:
3,866,365,816
AQI-weighted people days
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
4,295,962,018
Air Quality Index (AQI)-weighted people days exceeded 100 on the AQI in 2016-18
Reduce the number of days people are exposed to unhealthy air
Data Source: Air Quality System (AQS), EPA
Summary
Exposure to air pollution is linked to many health problems, including cancer, respiratory diseases, and heart disease. Outdoor air pollution is also linked to early death. Taking action to prevent air pollution through laws like the Clean Air Act can lead to major reductions in pollution and help prevent many serious health problems.
Workgroup: Environmental Health Workgroup
