99% of the world's population breathe polluted air
World Health Organization: More than seven million people die every year due to air pollution.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) states that almost all of humanity is exposed to high levels of pollutants in the air.
It is estimated that 99% of the world’s population breathes air that exceeds the World Health Organization’s limits for dust and nitrogen dioxide, according to an annual report by the World Health Organization issued yesterday. The model is based on measurements from 6000 cities in 117 countries, in addition to data collected from satellites.
More than seven million people die each year due to air pollution, said Maria Neira, an expert in environmental medicine with the organization.
Dust can penetrate the lungs and blood, harm the respiratory system, damage the cardiovascular system and lead to strokes, for example.
Nitrogen dioxide is mainly produced in internal combustion engines of vehicles.
Gas is also associated with respiratory problems.
The United Nations dramatically lowered its cut-off values last year.
The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, spoke of an "urgent need to reduce global dependence on fossil fuels faster."
Among other things, the organization called for support for the transition to clean energy in homes.
According to the organization, smoke from stoves and fireplaces is a major factor in global air pollution.
The organization called for measures to protect pedestrians, cyclists and public transport.
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