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#AirPollution is considered the most important environmental risk causing 1 in 8 premature deaths. That counts 6.5 million per year. 
At least 80% of the world population is exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution. Lack of #AirQuality data could cause underestimations
Mortality is not the only impact: #COPD, #Asthma, #LungCancer and #strokes are included. As new research is developed the list is growing
Children, elderly and pregnant are the most vulnerable population. Cumulative life time exposure will make the problem bigger next years
The Air Quality Index provides recommendations about what to do to protect your health during air pollution events #BreatheLife #London
