Air pollution causes 7 million deaths per year worldwide.

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Hari Widowati 07/06/2019 10:00 WIB

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Air pollution-related deaths are three times higher than deaths caused by malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS combined.

Number of Air Pollution-Related Deaths by Region

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Number of Air Pollution-Related Deaths by Region

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The World Health Organization (WHO) cites air pollution as a major environmental problem posing health risks. Every year, outdoor and household air pollution causes 7 million deaths.

These air pollution-related deaths are three times higher than those caused by malaria, tuberculosis, and AIDS combined. Air pollution accounts for 26% of deaths from ischemic heart disease and 24% of stroke deaths. Furthermore, it causes 43% of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and 29% of lung cancer deaths.

The highest number of air pollution-related deaths occurs in Southeast Asia, exceeding 2 million annually. The Western Pacific region also records more than 2 million deaths annually due to air pollution.

The main causes of air pollution include the burning of fossil fuels, wood, and biomass for cooking, heating, and lighting homes. Other factors include pollution from industries, including coal-fired power plants, livestock producing methane and ammonia, agricultural waste burning, and organic waste in landfills.

Editor : Hari Widowati

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