Description
Pollens are emitted by plants and are for some an air pollutant, because they can harm human health and well-being due to their allergenic characteristics
Economy
Ecology
Wellness
Air quality
Impact
In France, the population’s exposure to pollens concerns around 20% of children aged 9 and over and 30% of adults.
The financial impact of pollen allergies in France is estimated to be around 1.5 billion euros annually.
The costs are broken down into 40% for hospitalization costs and 60% for medical consultations, medication and work stoppages.