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Air quality

Air pollution is the largest environmental health risk in the UK, which can have a significant impact on peoples’ health.
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels across Staffordshire do not exceed World Health Organization guidelines. In addition, rates in Staffordshire for many associated health conditions are generally in line with national, suggesting this is not a key concern locally.
During 2019 there were 440 deaths (5.1%) in adults aged 30+ estimated to be attributable to poor air quality, ranging from 4.8% (50 deaths) in Staffordshire Moorlands to 5.6% (40 deaths) in Tamworth.
Walking, cycling and other forms of active travel are good for improving health and reducing air pollution, however levels of adults walking (16%) or cycling (1%) for travel are typically lower than average in Staffordshire.

Fraction of mortality attributable to particulate air pollution, 2019