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Jun 9, 2023, 5 tweets

Every year, exposure to #AirPollution causes 7 million premature deaths.

From forest fires to smog hanging over cities and smoke inside the home, the #ClimateEmergency threatens our health and our planet.

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

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In adults, ischaemic heart disease and stroke are the most common causes of premature death attributable to outdoor #AirPollution. Other effects include #diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions.

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#AirPollution & the #ClimateEmergency are the biggest environmental threats to health.

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Solutions to reduce #AirPollution & combat the #ClimateEmergency exist!

Let's implement them ⬇️

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