Jul 24, 2025 · 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 …

Oct 10, 2025 · The World Bank supports developing countries in reducing pollution, promoting cleaner production, and fostering a circular economy (a systemic approach to economic …

Oct 24, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality guidelines: includes key facts, definition, health effects, guideline values and WHO response.

Air quality, energy and health The unit provides technical support to WHO’s Member States in the development of normative guidance, tools and provision of authoritative advice on 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 …

Sep 27, 2016 · 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 …

Dec 2, 2024 · Air pollution leads people to be exposed to fine particles in polluted air that penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, causing diseases including stroke, …

Jul 3, 2025 · 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 …

Jun 17, 2025 · Air pollution reduces life expectancy by 3.4 years for the average Nepali and causes approximately 26,000 premature deaths annually. In addition to health, air pollution …

Jul 17, 2025 · The science and policy summary titled climate change, air pollution, pollen and health highlights the linkages between air pollution, pollen and health in the context of a …