Due to exposure to particulate matter the average Fleming will live in poorer health for an extra 13 months according to a study by Statistics Flanders. This makes Flanders one of the unhealthiest regions in Europe. Industry and traffic, but also wood-burning stoves and ammonia from agriculture are responsible for these high concentrations of particulate matter.

Due to exposure to particulate matter the average Fleming will live in poorer health for an extra 13 months according to a study by Statistics Flanders. This makes Flanders one of the unhealthiest regions in Europe. Industry and traffic, but also wood-burning stoves and ammonia from agriculture are responsible for these high concentrations of particulate matter.