2 hours agoAir pollution is increasing divisions between poor, rich countries
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The differences in air quality between rich and poor countries have increased markedly, says a new World Health Organisation report (WHO). The quality of air in rich countries is getting better compared to the poor countries that the quality of the air is constantly getting worse. [...]
The quality of air in rich countries is getting better compared to the poor countries that the quality of the air is constantly getting worse.
The polluted sky hits us all, but the poor and isolated people are most at risk,” said WHO General Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreesus, reports “Al Jazeera”, broadcasting Periscopi.
It is unacceptable that over three million people -- many of them women and children -- are still at risk of air pollution that comes mainly from fuels,” he added.
In a total of 90% of people worldwide breathe contaminated air, where about 7 million die, the WHO estimates.
The health agency has done this research by taking a few particles into the air for research.
These particles enter the lungs and cardiovascular system and can cause cancer, respiratory problems, and chronic pulmonary obstructural diseases.
The overwhelming majority of deaths each year mean 90% in the lowest countries in Asia and Africa.
According to data, air quality is bad in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. /Periscopi/
