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About the Course

We all have to breathe to live. But the air we breathe is polluted both outdoors and indoors. Each year, this pollution costs 7 million lives across the globe – and a lot of suffering. 1 in 8 deaths is due to air pollution. This course will provide you with an introduction to the most recent research in the field of health effects of air pollution as well as a broader understanding of sources and spread of air pollution and what we should do about it. What is air pollution? What are the sources? How and where are we exposed outdoors and indoors? What happens in the body? Which diseases are the result? Who are the most vulnerable? How can we assess the effects of air pollution? And what should we do to reach the Sustainable Development Goal to “substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution”? These are some of the important questions we will address in the course. During the course you will meet researchers and experts from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark. They work with different aspects of air pollution and health: toxicology, exposure assessment, epidemiology, engineering and health impact assessment. It is a global responsibility to combat the health impacts of air pollution, and this fight can only be won through new knowledge and global collaboration. We hope you will join us in the course and equip yourself to take part in this global and individual health challenge....

Top reviews

SS

May 16, 2020

An excellent course about Air Pollution. Gained a lots of knowledge and ideas about pollutants, diseases and various factors of air pollution. This course also gives us awareness about air pollution

SD

Nov 5, 2022

Very nicely designed course.

Little problem faced to answer the quiz as few question is based on figures.

provide me a clear understanding about the subject.Notes are worthy to follow.

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By Harish D

Aug 31, 2022

I used to think I know a lot about pollution and its dangers but this course was an eye opener as I learned a lot more and now feel better aware of the menace. I would definitely like to buy certificate but my economic condtion is not allowing.

By Juan S L C

Jun 19, 2020

I found this course a very complete and justified indtroduction to air pollution, it shares very important fundamental concepts, highlighted statistics about health effects and relation with climate. Thank you University of Copenhagen for this.

By Afrida N

Apr 12, 2020

I am very much pleased to complete the course. The lecture of the instructors is very informative. Moreover, as a student of Environmental Sciences, it seems fruitful to me. Thanks to my honourable instructors and special gratitude to Coursera.

By rams t

Aug 29, 2020

It is very important to learn and to know about air pollution.global warming which is one of the Major problem which we are facing is due to different types of air pollutants.thank you very much for the valuable videos and information.

By Louisa L W

Jul 7, 2020

An excellent course for those who curious about the ar pollution related to the health effect. The explanation is clear, and the quiz is fantastic. The discussion forum also a great activity to enhance and apply your knowledge more.

By Ravi C

Jul 14, 2020

Excellent Course on real-time case studies on Air Pollution and how it is affecting our lives, how we are going to face this situation and what are the measures we have to adapt to reduce this air pollution are clearly explained

By JEMINA.I

May 26, 2020

Got more information about the statistical analysis of countries affected by air pollution. Got an idea about the various health impacts caused by air pollution and also creates awareness about the impacts of air pollution.

By MARCOS A Q C

Feb 5, 2021

This course of air pollution; A Global Threat to Our Health was really informative and dynamic. The teachers will give me a complete overview of the problem of air pollution and help me understand it better.

By Susana A

Sep 21, 2023

The course content allows both students and professionals to enhacen our knowledge in aspects of air pollution and health. It emphasizes the importance of considering indoor air quality within buildings.

By SUBHRAJEET B

Oct 11, 2019

it was a great course, got to learn many things about air pollution, how it is affecting our health and how can we controll it. it provided me a deep knowledge of causes of air p[ollution and it remidies

By Fazla Z A

Jun 12, 2020

This course is wonderful. Helps a lot with the nicely oriented module. Gives a better understanding of our air on earth, all aspects of air pollution and our health as well. Appreciated and recommended.

By Wala

Apr 20, 2020

I benefited alot from this course and increased my knowledge in this field and increased my desire to read more courses the course method was intersting in presenting pollution problems

Thanks

By MANJUNATH U

Apr 20, 2020

thanks sir and madam for giving the awareness about air pollution especially in the east Asian countries like india ,much more interested in studying related courses in the further days....

By K V

Apr 17, 2020

After Learning this course I got more fundamental information in Air pollution. I recommend more people to study this course as Air is very very important element to live,

k. Veerabhadram

By April M L B

Sep 14, 2020

It's an excellent course in which you can know some facts and ideas about what is the great effect of pollution to all of us. That's why we should help one another to save our planet.

By Sujata D

Nov 6, 2022

Very nicely designed course.

Little problem faced to answer the quiz as few question is based on figures.

provide me a clear understanding about the subject.Notes are worthy to follow.

By Rishabh M

May 7, 2020

Thankyou,

Course era for give me this type of opportunity. By this course, I expand my knowledge and enhance my skills.

And how can we deal with air pollution in different ways.

By Sudha S

Jun 19, 2023

It has really helped in understanding the effect of various gaseous pollutants on the health of humans. We should take appropriate measures to control for future generation.

By Neslihan B

Oct 30, 2020

It was one of the best courses i took so far! The lecturers explain everything clearly and recommended readings were very good.As a nurse i find this course very helpful.

By BENMERADI L N

Jun 29, 2020

The course was short and to the point. I have learned a lot about different types of air pollutions, their causes, their effects and how I can play my part to reduce it.

By Vinicio A

Aug 15, 2020

Los conceptos enfocados a la salud y las soluciones para contaminación del aire son muy importantes en este curso, felicitaciones a los profesores y excelente material

By U V N R

Apr 16, 2020

IT'S very usefull course about air pollution...............................................................................................................

THANK YOU...

By Debanjana B

Jun 30, 2021

Was a great experience for me, had a great journey. Professors are really skilled and outstanding with their work, highly recommended for everyone to give it a try!

By Linda A

Feb 25, 2018

The assignments regard very practical issues and have very insightful questions. A good start point to have a geenral overview or outdoor and indoor air pollution.

By Christina H

Jun 6, 2020

Informative lesson that describes health effects of poor indoor air quality and provides items to consider to improve your own indoor spaces to promote health.