Every year, exposure to #AirPollution is estimated to cause 7β£ million premature deaths and result in the loss of millions more healthy years of life.
π guidelines recommend air quality levels to protect health and save lives around the πππ
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π guidelines recommend air quality levels to protect health and save lives around the πππ
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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 π air quality levels by reducing levels of π air pollutants.
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The π WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines recommend air quality levels for 6β£ pollutants.
Small particulate matter (PMββ and PMβ.β ) are of particular public health relevance, as they are capable of penetrating deep into the lungs π«.
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Small particulate matter (PMββ and PMβ.β ) are of particular public health relevance, as they are capable of penetrating deep into the lungs π«.
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In children π§π½ π§πΎ, exposure to #AirPollution can cause:
π« reduced lung growth & function
π£οΈ respiratory infections
π©Ί aggravated #asthma
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π« reduced lung growth & function
π£οΈ respiratory infections
π©Ί aggravated #asthma
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In adults π§π¨, 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 π guidelines levels helps protect our health & mitigates climate change.
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Sources of #AirPollution include:
π Industry & energy supply
π Transport
π Agricultural practices
π₯ Waste management
π Household energy
βοΈ Dust
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π Industry & energy supply
π Transport
π Agricultural practices
π₯ Waste management
π Household energy
βοΈ 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 βοΈ #AirPollution. The solutions for transformative changes exist!
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