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✨ Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new report (June 2024) showing that air pollution is killing more people than ever before.
Today, 1 in every 6 deaths globally is linked to breathing dirty air.
Experts warn this is a public health emergency, especially for children and older adults.
🗣️ What the WHO Says
Dr. Maria Neira, Director of Public Health at WHO, said:
“Air pollution is invisible, but it affects every organ in the body—from the brain to the heart to unborn babies.”
🌍 Key Facts
🔹 Every year, about 9 million people die from pollution-related illnesses.
🔹 Major causes:
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Traffic fumes 🚗
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Smoke from burning waste 🔥
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Factories releasing toxic chemicals 🏭
🔹 Children exposed to pollution can have stunted brain development and lung diseases.
🫁 Health Effects of Air Pollution
According to WHO:
✅ Increases heart attacks and strokes
✅ Causes lung cancer and asthma
✅ Triggers diabetes and dementia
✅ Harms pregnancy outcomes (low birth weight, preterm birth)
✅ What Can Be Done?
WHO recommends urgent actions by governments and communities:
1️⃣ Reduce traffic emissions
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Invest in clean public transport
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Promote walking and cycling
2️⃣ Regulate factories
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Enforce stricter pollution laws
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Use cleaner production methods
3️⃣ Support clean cooking
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Move away from charcoal and firewood
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Use gas or electric stoves
4️⃣ Protect green spaces
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Plant more trees 🌳
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Preserve forests and parks
🏥 How You Can Protect Yourself
👉 Use masks if air quality is bad 😷
👉 Keep windows closed during high pollution days
👉 Use air purifiers if possible
👉 Avoid heavy exercise near busy roads
📈 Why This Matters
If nothing is done, WHO warns that pollution deaths will keep rising, putting pressure on health systems worldwide.
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus added:
“Clean air is a basic human right. Governments must act faster to protect their people.”
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