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Sep 22, 2021, 8 tweets

Every year, exposure to #AirPollution is estimated to cause 7⃣ million premature deaths and result in the loss of millions more healthy years of life.

πŸ†• guidelines recommend air quality levels to protect health and save lives around the 🌎🌍🌏

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The WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines provide clear evidence of the damage #AirPollution inflicts on health, at even lower concentrations than previously understood. The guidelines recommend πŸ†• air quality levels by reducing levels of πŸ”‘ air pollutants.

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The πŸ†• WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines recommend air quality levels for 6⃣ pollutants.

Small particulate matter (PM₁₀ and PMβ‚‚.β‚…) are of particular public health relevance, as they are capable of penetrating deep into the lungs 🫁.

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In children πŸ§’πŸ½ πŸ‘§πŸΎ, exposure to #AirPollution can cause:
🫁 reduced lung growth & function
πŸ—£οΈ respiratory infections
🩺 aggravated #asthma

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In adults πŸ§•πŸ‘¨, ischaemic heart disease and stroke are the most common causes of premature death attributable to outdoor #AirPollution, and evidence is also emerging of other effects such as #diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions.

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#AirPollution & #ClimateChange are the biggest environmental threats to health. Achieving these πŸ†• guidelines levels helps protect our health & mitigates climate change.

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Sources of #AirPollution include:
🏭 Industry & energy supply
🚘 Transport
🚜 Agricultural practices
πŸ”₯ Waste management
🏠 Household energy
☁️ Dust

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The goal of these guidelines is for all countries to achieve recommended air quality levels & save lives. Governments, corporations, civil society & individuals can take action to β†˜οΈ #AirPollution. The solutions for transformative changes exist!

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