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- Pollution - World Bank Group
Pollution of all types hinders development outcomes Exposure to air pollution, water pollution, and hazardous chemicals and wastes like mercury, lead and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) causes debilitating and fatal illnesses, creates harmful living conditions, and , and destroy s ecosystems
- How air pollution is destroying our health
There are two main types of air pollution: ambient air pollution (outdoor pollution) and household air pollution (indoor air pollution) Ambient air pollution is a major environmental health problem affecting everyone in low-, middle-, and high-income countries as its source – combustion of fossil fuel – is ubiquitous
- Air pollution - World Health Organization (WHO)
Air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year WHO data shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants WHO is working with countries to monitor air pollution and improve air quality
- Air pollution - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO monitors the exposure of air pollution and its health impacts (deaths, DALYs) at the national, regional and global level from ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution Such estimates are used for official reporting like the world health statistics, and the Sustainable Development Goals The Air Pollution Data Portal includes Burden of Disease statistics, air quality databases and
- Air quality, energy and health
How are air pollution and climate change linked in terms of health risks? Pollutants not only severely impact public health, but also the earth’s climate and ecosystems globally Most policies to reduce air pollution offer a “win-win” strategy for both health and climate
- Health consequences of air pollution on populations
The health consequences of air pollution increase the risk of respiratory infections, heart disease and lung cancer - due to short- and long-term exposure
- Module 1 - Ambient air pollution - World Health Organization (WHO)
This module is a general introduction to ambient air pollution It will consider the history of air pollution, its sources and health impacts as well as describe the classical air pollutants and their characteristics
- Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 26 May 2025
Member States at the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly strongly approved an updated road map for an enhanced global response to the adverse health effects of air pollution, reaffirming their commitment to protect populations from the world’s largest environmental health risk The decision updates the 2016 strategy endorsed under WHA69 18 and builds on the landmark resolution WHA68 8
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