2022-06-07-世界卫生组织-Environmental_Health_Azerbaijan_2022_country_profile_2页_221kb

Azerbaijan Health and Environment Scorecard Summary

Air Pollution

Azerbaijan's PM2.5 air quality average is 23 μg/m3, exceeding the WHO guideline of 10 μg/m3. Health impacts include causes for stroke and ischemic heart disease. Compliance with WHO guidelines is not attained, and 15% of the population is exposed to harmful PM2.5 levels. Data indicates air pollution contributes to significant health burdens, but some aspects like specific policies are missing.

Chemical Events and Regulation

IHR capacity for chemical emergencies ranks 45th out of 50 European countries, with 4 out of 100,000 children dying from poisonings annually. No legal limits on lead paint exist, and Azerbaijan is not a party to the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Capacity scores and regulations for mercury and other chemicals are not fully attained.

Radiation

IHR capacity for radiation emergencies is 80%. Deaths from melanoma and other skin cancers are high, but regulations for artificial tanning devices and residential radon are not attained. Compliance with international standards is lacking.

Occupational Health

Occupational safety for informal work exposes 41 out of 100,000 individuals to risks, with 4% of labor conventions on occupational safety ratified. Programs for health worker safety and services are minimal, indicating low implementation.

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

Unsafe drinking water and inadequate sanitation affect a large portion of the population. Data shows high percentages of unmet WASH needs, with specific financial resources for diarrhea prevention missing, though health impacts are cited.

Climate Change

No policies or strategies exist for climate change health impacts. Emissions scenarios under high emissions could lead to high heat deaths in 2050, but no data is available, making assessments incomplete.

This summary highlights areas where Azerbaijan faces significant health and environmental challenges, with gaps in policy and compliance.