Pollens
Ragweed and allergies
Updated on 06/07/2021
Keywords : Ragweed, Pollens, Allergy, Biological pest control
Between 1 and 3.5 million people in France are believed to be allergic to ragweed. Pollen from ragweed, an invasive plant originally from North America, has a major impact on the quality of life of allergy sufferers, causing sneezing, nasal congestion, conjunctivitis and redness or swelling of the eyelids. According to ANSES, the medical care associated with these allergies may cost between €59 million and €186 million per year. The Agency is involved in preventing and managing its spread. It makes recommendations to optimise the monitoring of this pollen and raise awareness of its effects on health.
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Outdoor air quality
Updated on 30/11/2017
Keywords : Outdoor air (ambient air), Pollens, Allergy, Pesticides
The effects on health and the environment of ambient air pollution from a large number of chemical pollutants have been well understood for a number of years now. It is now clearly established that current ambient air pollution levels have an impact on health, in particular respiratory and cardiovascular health. The Agency has been involved in the issue of outdoor air pollution and its impact on human health for many years, and it conducts a wide range of scientific assessment work on this topic.
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