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Argentina Health and Environment Scorecard Summary

Air Pollution

• Argentina's annual PM2.5 mean is 12 μg/m³, exceeding the WHO guideline of 5 μg/m³.
• Only 1% of the population complies with WHO Air Quality Guidelines.
• Air pollution contributes to strokes and ischemic heart disease, with laws for PM2.5 but no data on clean cooking fuels.

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

• NO DATA on safe drinking water, sanitation, and health impacts from diarrhoea due to unsafe water.
• Percentage of safely managed services is 0%, with insufficient infrastructure noted.

Chemicals and Pollution Policies

• International Health Regulations chemical capacity score is 60/100, ranking 24th in the Americas; not attained (e.g., no data on lead paint limits).
• No national plan or strategy mentioned for chemical risks or mercury conventions.

Radiation and Occupational Health

• IHR radiation capacity score is 60/100, ranking 26th in the Americas; issues with emergencies and standards (e.g., no data on artificial tanning devices or radon regulations).
• Occupational health: 8% of working-age population exposed to long hours; ILO ratifications lag, with risks of injury and disease but no national frameworks for safety.

Climate Change

• NO DATA on national health and climate change plans or policies.
• Climate impacts not addressed, with high emissions scenarios projecting increased heat days by 2050.

Overall, Argentina shows gaps in environmental policies and high risks from air pollution and occupational factors, with significant data limitations in many areas.