Jul 24, 2025 · Air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. WHO data shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. WHO is working with …

Oct 10, 2025 · The World Bank supports developing countries in reducing pollution, promoting cleaner production, and fostering a circular economy (a systemic approach to economic development that is …

Oct 24, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality guidelines: includes key facts, definition, health effects, guideline values and WHO response.

Air quality, energy and health The unit provides technical support to WHO’s Member States in the development of normative guidance, tools and provision of authoritative advice on health issues …

Sep 27, 2016 · Air pollution is a major and pressing public health threat. WHO estimates that around 7 million people die every year from exposure to fine particles in polluted air that lead to diseases such …

Mar 17, 2025 · This module is a general introduction to ambient air pollution. It will consider the history of air pollution, its sources and health impacts as well as describe the classical air pollutants and …

Jul 12, 2023 · Air pollution is a major environmental threat and one of the main cases of death among all risk factors, ranking just below hypertension, tobacco smoking and high glucose. WHO estimates …

Dec 2, 2024 · Air pollution leads people to be exposed to fine particles in polluted air that penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, causing diseases including stroke, heart disease, lung …

Sep 1, 2022 · How is air pollution related to climate change? We asked Yewande Awe, a Senior Environmental Engineer at the World Bank, to explain why addressing air pollution is key to tackle …

Jul 3, 2025 · Air pollution is the second leading risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) after tobacco smoking. Despite being a critical driver of the global NCD burden, air pollution often remains …