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- Air pollution - World Health Organization (WHO)
Air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year WHO data shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants WHO is working with countries to monitor air pollution and improve air quality
- Circular Economy and Pollution Management - World Bank Group
The World Bank supports developing countries in reducing pollution, promoting cleaner production, and fostering a circular economy (a systemic approach to economic development that is restorative and regenerative by design) for healthier lives and better livelihood opportunities
- Ambient (outdoor) air pollution
WHO fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality guidelines: includes key facts, definition, health effects, guideline values and WHO response
- How air pollution is destroying our health
There are two main types of air pollution: ambient air pollution (outdoor pollution) and household air pollution (indoor air pollution) Ambient air pollution is a major environmental health problem affecting everyone in low-, middle-, and high-income countries as its source – combustion of fossil fuel – is ubiquitous
- Air quality, energy and health
Air quality, energy and health The unit provides technical support to WHO’s Member States in the development of normative guidance, tools and provision of authoritative advice on health issues related to air pollution and its sources
- Air pollution - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO monitors the exposure of air pollution and its health impacts (deaths, DALYs) at the national, regional and global level from ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution Such estimates are used for official reporting like the world health statistics, and the Sustainable Development Goals The Air Pollution Data Portal includes Burden of Disease statistics, air quality databases and
- Air quality, energy and health
How are air pollution and climate change linked in terms of health risks? Pollutants not only severely impact public health, but also the earth’s climate and ecosystems globally Most policies to reduce air pollution offer a “win-win” strategy for both health and climate
- Air pollution WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risk to health Air pollution leads people to be exposed to fine particles in polluted air that penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, causing diseases including stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and respiratory infections WHO data show that almost all of the global population (99%
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