The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Goal |
Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages |
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| Target |
Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination |
| Indicator |
Indicator 3.9.1: Mortality rate attributed to household and ambient air pollution |
| Definition and concepts |
The mortality rate attributable to the joint effects of household and ambient air pollution can be expressed as: crude death rate or age-standardized death rate. Death rates are calculated by dividing the number of deaths by the total population (or indicated if a different population group is used, e.g. children under 5 years). |
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