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