Lower exposure to the pollutants PM2.5 and NO10 during lockdown in Europe means deaths, asthma emergencies and pre-term births have been avoided

Projected avoided health impacts

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2,000

4,000

6,000

Deaths PM2.5

Emergency room visits due to asthma PM2.5

Pre-term births PM2.5

Deaths NO2

New cases of asthma in children NO2