SDG 11 ยท Indicator

Particulate Matter Exposure

micrograms per cubic meter


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Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Significant challenges remain

8.4



Description

Average exposure of the general public to particulate matter of 2.5 microns or less, measured in micrograms per cubic meter, 3-year estimate.

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 4.94, indicating the decrease to an acceptable level of pm 2.5 exposure at 4.94 micrograms per cubic meter.

Reference

America's Health Rankings using EPA data

Particulate Matter Exposure