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What percentage of the world's population was living in areas that did not meet WHO air quality guidelines in 2019?
What percentage of the world's population was living in areas that did not meet WHO air quality guidelines in 2019?
What is the estimated number of premature deaths associated with ambient (outdoor) air pollution worldwide in 2019?
What is the estimated number of premature deaths associated with ambient (outdoor) air pollution worldwide in 2019?
What is the total number of premature deaths associated with both ambient and household air pollution each year?
What is the total number of premature deaths associated with both ambient and household air pollution each year?
Which statement best describes the impact of air pollution on child health?
Which statement best describes the impact of air pollution on child health?
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How many of the reported premature deaths annually are due to the combined effects of ambient and household air pollution?
How many of the reported premature deaths annually are due to the combined effects of ambient and household air pollution?
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Study Notes
Air Pollution and Child Health
- Air pollution is a significant environmental threat to children's health.
- In 2019, virtually all (99%) of the global population lived in areas exceeding WHO air quality standards.
- Combined ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution contributes to 6.7 million premature deaths annually.
- Ambient air pollution alone caused an estimated 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide in 2019.
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This quiz explores the impact of air pollution on children's health, highlighting its severity as an environmental threat. The data reveals alarming statistics on global air quality and the associated health risks, emphasizing the need for awareness and action.
