Report of a Workshop on Environment and Health: Air Quality Research Needs in the EU 7th Framework Programme of Research

An open international workshop was convened to debate research needs for the EU in the field of health effects of ambient air pollution in the wider context of environmental factors and public health. The workshop provided scientific updates in a number of key areas including toxicology, epidemiology and exposure assessment.

Facilitated discussions amongst participants resulted in a series of recommendations which are summarised in the present report.