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 ๐ง๐ฝ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ง๐พ, exposure to #AirPollution can cause:
๐ซ reduced lung growth & function
๐ฃ๏ธ respiratory infections
๐ฉบ 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 #ClimateEmergencyย exist!
Let's implement them โฌ๏ธ
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