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    Target 3.9

    By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination.

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    Indicators

    3.9.1: Mortality rate - air pollution
    3.9.2: Mortality rate (WASH)
    3.9.3: Mortality rate - unintentional poisoning

    3.9.1

    3.9.2 3.9.3

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    The National Centre for Environment and Energy (DCE) estimated in 2023 that, on average, air pollution caused 3350 premature deaths annually in Denmark during the period 2021–2023. DCE regularly publishes updated status reports and revised model calculations. The majority of the premature deaths are due to exposure to PM2.5 particles.

    Last updated:

    29-10-2025
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