2023-06-06-世界卫生组织-Environmental_Health_Montenegro_2023_country_profile_3页_262kb

Montenegro Health and Environment Scorecard Summary

Montenegro is ranked 1st in the European Region in the health and environment scorecard among 50 countries.

Key Findings

• Strengths: The country has strong performance in some areas, such as adherence to air quality guidelines (38% compliant) and participation in international conventions (e.g., Minamata Convention on Mercury).
• Weaknesses:
  • High levels of air pollution (PM2.5 annual mean: 19 μg/m³, exceeding WHO guidelines), leading to health impacts like strokes and ischemic heart disease.
  • Widespread issues with water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), with 43% of the population lacking safe drinking water and 51% lacking adequate sanitation.
  • Limited data or resources for climate change adaptation, with insufficient assessments and national plans.
  • Health care facilities often lack basic services and reliable electricity supply.
• Insufficiency: Multiple indicators lack sufficient data, hindering comprehensive assessment and action across all categories.

Recommendations

• Address air pollution through stricter policies and technology adoption.
• Improve WASH infrastructure and policies to reduce preventable deaths.
• Enhance data collection and operationalize climate adaptation plans.
• Strengthen chemical event capacities and occupational health regulations.

[Accompanying Data Note: Scorecard reference includes "INSUFFICIENT DATA" for many indicators and is intended as a progress tool.]