10 Breathtaking Facts About Air Pollution

South East Asia = 15% of global air pollution-related deaths Rich nations = 2% of global air pollution-related deaths Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia = Significantly more likely to die from outdoor air pollution Europe and North America = Death rates 100 times greater than in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

Wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal = Higher indoor air pollution rates in lower-income nations Kerosene in open fires = Vulnerable to illnesses caused by indoor air pollution Electric stoves = Reduced risk of indoor air pollution Natural gas = Cleaner alternative for indoor cooking

Constant exposure to polluted air = Increases risk of coronary and respiratory disease Extreme weather events and wildfires = More frequent and intense due to climate change Growing deforestation rates = Make way for agriculture leading to extreme weather events Drought seasons becoming more prolonged = Result of climate change leading to intense wildfires

<p>Air pollution-related deaths in South East Asia = 15% of global deaths Residents in India lose an average of 5.9 years from their lives due to poor air quality = Country with highest levels of air pollution Indoor air pollution rates are higher in lower-income nations due to solid fuels usage for cooking = 2.6 billion people rely on this cooking method globally Central and West Africa facing a larger threat from air pollution than HIV/AIDS and malaria combined = Average life expectancy dropped by 2 to 5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stroke, diabetes, lung cancer = Linked to constant exposure to polluted air Chronic health diseases and premature death = Leading risk factor due to air pollution Increased risk of coronary disease = Result of breathing polluted air Illnesses caused by indoor air pollution = Result of reliance on solid fuels for cooking</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Air pollution is a rapidly rising threat in Central and West Africa = Average life expectancy dropped by 2 to 5 years People in Europe and North America have death rates 100 times greater than Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia residents from outdoor air pollution = Higher levels of indoor air pollution in lower-income nations due to solid fuels usage for cooking = Residents in India lose an average of 5.9 years from their lives due to poor air quality =</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eastern and Southern Asia = Highest air pollution levels Northern Africa = High air pollution levels Australia and New Zealand = Lowest air pollution levels Oceania and South America = Low air pollution levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Australia and New Zealand = Experienced an increase in air pollution levels Eastern and Southern Asia = Maintained high air pollution levels Northern Africa = Saw a decrease in air pollution levels Europe and North America = Decreased pollutants over the same period</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0.18% = Percentage of global land area with safe exposure 0.001% = Percentage of world's population with safe exposure 30% = Days in 2019 with low PM2.5 concentrations 15 μg/m3 = Threshold for daily PM2.5 concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stricter regulations = Led to decreased pollutants Donations = Supported research and data analysis Data analysis = Part of policy solutions Prolonged wildfire seasons = Contributed to increased pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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