Health is the main concern of Europeans
“And above all, health! This phrase is not just a polite greeting at the time of the new year. When asked what they are most interested in, almost all Europeans answer: health. In an opinion poll published in June 2022 by OpinionWay, 92% in Italy, 87% in the Netherlands, 86% in Belgium, 85% in France and 70% in Germany chose this theme as their priority. Linked to this theme, the environment and ecological transition also rank high in these 5 EU member states. More than two-thirds of French people (69%) consider air pollution (outdoor, indoor or confined) to be a major concern. This is even more the case in Italy (79%) and a little less the case but still significant in Germany (60%) and the Netherlands (56%). The impact of outdoor air pollution on health is the most frequently mentioned by the Europeans surveyed. It is considered very worrying for 75% of the French, compared to 66% for air pollution in confined areas (subway stations, RER) and 63% for indoor air pollution in houses or buildings.
Related articles
Not a freezing winter or scorching summer goes by without a peak in fine particles. Though they are odourless and invisible, they still pollute the air we breathe and affect human health. When is it time to say enough is enough? When should we be implementing measures to protect ourselves?
When they are inhaled daily, brake wear particles can exacerbate pulmonary and respiratory diseases in the most vulnerable people. Scientists have also found other risks. We shed some light on this still relatively unknown danger.