By health gain, the SLA means that people live longer, healthier and with more quality. To measure this, RIVM has drawn up health indicators, such as life expectancy. According to the RIVM, “further measures” in the field of climate and nitrogen are needed to achieve health gains above 47 percent. This means that the percentage can increase to 52 percent, so that the target of the SLA is achieved.
RIVM: people live months longer due to clean air measures
