Summary of results
| Health event | Pollutant | Number averted per year by implementing pre EURO 4 buses and HGVs were upgraded to EURO 6 by 2016 | Total value per year, nearest £10 000 (£ 2013/2014) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-cause mortality death | PM2.5 | 10 | £1 680 000 |
| Coronary events (Bradford only) | PM2.5 | 5 | £250 000 |
| Term, low birthweight birth | PM2.5 | 7 | £20 000 |
| Term, low birthweight birth | NO2 | 10 | £20 000 |
| Preterm birth | PM2.5 | 2.2 | £110 000 |
| Total annual effect | £2 080 000 | ||
| Cases of childhood asthma | NO2 | 157 | £3 300 000* |
*Not annual effect but rather a one-off reduction in cases due to reduced prevalence.
NO2, nitrogen dioxide; PM2.5, atmospheric particles smaller than 2.5 μm in aerodynamic diameter.