Air pollution continues to be a leading health concern in Bulgaria and the rest of Southeast Europe, where countries experience PM2.5 exposures well above the World Health Organization (WHO) annual guideline value of 5 μg/m3. In 2019 alone, air pollution was the 7th leading risk factor for deaths in Bulgaria.
This factsheet offers insights into the health effects of air pollution, including impacts om air quality, exposure to pollutants, major pollution sources, and additional information.
For more information about air pollution and health in Southeast Europe, read the full report.
