Thread by @WHO

Shocking!
99% - or almost the entire world's population breathes air with unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide, and threatens their health.
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Over 6,000 cities in 117 countries are now monitoring air quality, but the people living in them are still breathing air that exceeds WHO air quality limits, with people in low & middle-income countries suffering the highest exposures bit.ly/3uW6wfC

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Particulate matter, especially PM2.5, is capable of penetrating deep into the lungs & entering the bloodstream, causing cardiovascular, cerebrovascular (stroke) & respiratory impacts bit.ly/3uW6wfC

Nitrogen dioxide or NO2 is associated with respiratory diseases, particularly asthma, leading to respiratory symptoms (such as coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing), hospital admissions and visits to emergency rooms bit.ly/3uW6wfC

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https://twitter.com/who/status/1510953277550219265

#WorldHealthDay, marked on 7 April, will focus global attention on urgent actions needed for #HealthierTomorrow - to keep humans & the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being. Stay tuned!

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