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Air pollutant concentrations
The air quality assessment for the period 2001-2007 refers to population resident in municipalities of the Metropolitan Area of Athens and there was no clear trend over the period. (Figure 1; GR – EEA CSI 004). This corresponds to about 40 % of the total Greek population and is covered by urban background monitoring stations. More specifically:
Air pollutant effects
High concentrations of tropospheric ozone and its precursors (e.g. NOx and NMVOC) have shown to adversely affect the human health and vegetation. In the past, deposition of acidifying substances had damaged ecosystems, historical buildings and materials (corrosion). Excessive input of nutrients from atmospheric deposition leads to eutrophication in freshwaters. Acidifying pollutants also contribute to the formation of particulate matter, which cause human respiratory diseases.
For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/2010/countries/gr/air-pollution-state-and-impacts-greece or scan the QR code.
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