Table 5.
Core and extended indicators related to CEHAPE regional priority goal III.
| Indicator (and type) | Origin and data source, if available | Definition of the indicator |
|---|---|---|
| Core indicators | ||
| Policies to reduce tobacco smoke exposure in children (policy) | Adapted from ECOEHIS indicator | This indicator is aimed at constructing a composite index of capability for implementing policies to reduce smoking and exposure to ETS in children and adolescents |
| Prevalence of allergies and asthma in children (health) | New | Prevalence (%) of children with asthma in age groups (years) 0–4, 5–9, 10–14, 15–19 of total population of children in the respective age group
Prevalence (%) of allergy toward house dust mites, pollens, furry animals, and molds |
| Infant mortality due to respiratory diseases (health) | New | Annual mortality rate due to respiratory diseases in children > 1 month and < 1 year of age |
| Children’s exposure to air pollutants (exposure) | Adapted from ECOEHIS indicator | PM10: Child population-weighted annual mean PM10 concentration
PM2.5: Child population-weighted annual mean PM2.5 concentration O3: Child population-weighted annual mean (of maximum daily 8 hr means) O3 concentration NO2: Child population distribution of exceedance hours of air quality limit values SO2: Child population distribution of exceedance days of air quality values |
| Children living in homes with dampness problems (exposure) | Adapted from ECOEHIS indicator | Percentage of children 0–4, 5–9, 10–14, 15–19 years old living in damp housing
This indicator uses the Eurostat SILC (variable HH040) on dampness-related problems such as a) leaking roof, b) damp walls/floors/foundations, and c) rot in window frames or floor; all of which could lead to or represent mold growth |
| Children exposed to tobacco smoke (exposure) | New | Percentage of children 0–4, 5–9, 10–14 years old daily exposed to ETS
Percentage of smokers among children 10–14, 15–19 years old |
| Children living in homes using solid fuels (exposure) | New. Data from international surveys, e.g., demographic and health surveys (Measure DHS 2007), world health statistics (WHO 2006c), and censuses. Data also available from the Millennium Indicator Database (UN 2006) and Eurostat (2007) | Percentage of children 0–4, 5–9, 10–14 years old living in households using: coal, wood, dung, gas, or kerosene as the main source of heating and cooking fuel |
| Children living in proximity to heavily trafficked roads (exposure) | New | Percentage of children 0–4, 5–9, or 10–14 years old living in proximity to heavily trafficked roads |
| Extended set of indicators | ||
| Hospital admissions and emergency room visits due to asthma in children (health) | New | No. of hospital admissions or emergency room visits for asthma per 1,000 children by age group |
| Children going to schools with indoor air problems (exposure) | New | Percentage of children going to schools or day care centers with moisture damage or mold growth during the year
Percentage of children going to schools and day care centres with a ventilation < 7 L/sec per person |
Abbreviations: ETS, environmental tobacco smoke; PM2.5, PM10, particulate matter < 2.5 or 10 μm in aerodynamic diameter.