2022-06-07-世界卫生组织-Environmental_Health_Congo_the_Democratic_Republic_of_the_2022_country_profile_2页_250kb

Health and Environment Scorecard Summary: Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Air Pollution: No data available for WHO guideline compliance (PM2.5 levels), existence of legal limits on emissions, or deaths from air pollution-related diseases like stroke and ischemic heart disease.

• Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): 81% of the population lacks access to safe drinking water, and 87% lack access to safe sanitation. No data for related policies or deaths from water-related diseases.

• Chemicals: WHO IHR capacity score for chemical events is 40%, ranking 14th in Africa; 40% of 100,000 children under five die from poisonings. No data for legal limits on lead paint, Minamata Convention attainment, or mercury-related issues.

• Radiation: No data for IHR capacity on radiation emergencies, deaths from melanoma or other skin cancers, or regulations on artificial tanning devices and radon.

• Climate Change: No data for the existence of national health and climate change plans or strategies.

• Occupational Health: No data for national programs or regulations, but 97% of working-age individuals die from occupational diseases and injuries; the country has ratified some international labor conventions for occupational safety and health.