Noise and air pollution pose a serious threat to our health and wellbeing. Often deriving from the same source, noise and air pollutants can lead to and worsen symptoms of various health issues, including cardiovascular disease and mental health. The most cost-effective interventions are not about identifying the cheapest option, but finding the best approach to reduce pollution levels and social inequalities.
BEST-COST is improving research methods to put a clear monetary value on the health and social benefits of interventions that reduce pollution and take wellbeing into account. That way we can support interventions that reflect people’s real experiences and needs, and deliver the greatest health, social and environmental benefits alongside strong economic returns.
Our new video breaks down the process behind health monetisation methods used by BEST-COST to measure the value of interventions that reduce pollution levels and social inequalities.
