5 hours agoContaminated air, fourth leading cause of premature death
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The last few days have again reported high air pollution in Kosovo, especially in the capital. Dirty air is the deadliest form. He is the fourth leading cause of premature death. This costs the global economy hundreds of billions of dollars each year in lost hours. Study “
Dirty air is the deadliest form. He is the fourth leading cause of premature death.
This costs the global economy hundreds of billions of dollars each year in lost hours. Study “Strengthening the Economic Obedience for Action” is conducted by the World Bank and the Institute of Measure and Health Rating, the KP writes.
This study points out that about 90 percent of the population in low - and medium - income countries are exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution.
In 2013 over 5 million people found death from diseases associated with polluted air outside and inside houses. Lung cancer, chronic pulmonary disorder, and respiratory infections are linked to contaminated air.
It can also contribute to cardiovascular diseases. Polluted air can especially harm children, the elderly, or the categories of people facing health problems.
