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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
- 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
- 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
- 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 Data Portal - 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
- Climate Explainer: Climate Change and Air Pollution - World Bank Group
How is air pollution related to climate change? We asked Yewande Awe, a Senior Environmental Engineer at the World Bank, to explain why addressing air pollution is key to tackle the climate challenge How big a problem is air pollution globally? Air pollution is the world’s leading environmental cause of illness and premature death
- Air pollution: tackling a critical driver of the global NCD crisis
Air pollution is the second leading risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) after tobacco smoking Despite being a critical driver of the global NCD burden, air pollution often remains overlooked in the global NCD response By recognizing and addressing this gap, we have a powerful opportunity to save lives, protect livelihoods, and advance both human and planetary health
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