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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
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) 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
Air pollution: The invisible health threat Air pollution is a major environmental threat and one of the main cases of death among all risk factors, ranking just below hypertension, tobacco smoking and high glucose WHO estimates that, globally, air pollution is responsible for about 7 million premature deaths per year from ischemic heart disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer, but also from acute
Ambient (outdoor) air pollution WHO fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality guidelines: includes key facts, definition, health effects, guideline values and WHO response
Air Pollution - India Air Pollution Air pollution Air pollution is a major and pressing public health threat WHO estimates that around 7 million people die every year from exposure to fine particles in polluted air that lead to diseases such as stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and respiratory infections, including pneumonia