HEI is a nonprofit corporation chartered in 1980 as an independent research organization to provide high-quality, impartial, and relevant science on the health effects of air pollution. Typically, HEI receives half of its core funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency and half from the worldwide motor vehicle industry (see HEI Sponsors). Other public and private organizations periodically support special projects or certain research programs.
To accomplish its mission, HEI • Identifies the highest priority areas for health effects research; • Funds and oversees the conduct of research projects; • Provides intensive independent review of HEI-supported and related research; • Integrates HEI’s research results with those of other institutions into broader evaluations; and • Communicates the results of HEI research and analyses to public and private decision makers.
To this end, HEI has funded over 250 studies in North America, Europe, and Asia that have produced important research to inform decisions on carbon monoxide, air toxics, nitrogen oxides, diesel exhaust, ozone, particulate matter, and other pollutants. The results of all endeavors have been published in over 200 Research Reports and Special Reports. At the urging of the World Health Organization and countries throughout the world, HEI has extended its international research to help inform air quality decisions in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere.
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Among its broader international activities, HEI is implementing Public Health and Air Pollution in Asia (PAPA)— a program to build better understanding of the effects of air pollution on health in Asia.
Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas
HEI is not currently active in this focal area
Relevant Publications or Studies
None noted
Our Contribution to the Partnership
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