Every year, exposure to #AirPollution is estimated to cause 7⃣ million premature deaths and result in the loss of millions more healthy years of life.

🆕 guidelines recommend air quality levels to protect health and save lives around the 🌎🌍🌏

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The WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines provide clear evidence of the damage #AirPollution inflicts on health, at even lower concentrations than previously understood. The guidelines recommend 🆕 air quality levels by reducing levels of 🔑 air pollutants.

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The 🆕 WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines recommend air quality levels for 6⃣ pollutants.

Small particulate matter (PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅) are of particular public health relevance, as they are capable of penetrating deep into the lungs 🫁.

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In children 🧒🏽 👧🏾, exposure to #AirPollution can cause:
🫁 reduced lung growth & function
🗣️ respiratory infections
🩺 aggravated #asthma

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In adults 🧕👨, ischaemic heart disease and stroke are the most common causes of premature death attributable to outdoor #AirPollution , and evidence is also emerging of other effects such as #diabetes and neurodegenerative conditions.

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#AirPollution & #ClimateChange are the biggest environmental threats to health. Achieving these 🆕 guidelines levels helps protect our health & mitigates climate change.

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Sources of #AirPollution include:
🏭 Industry & energy supply
🚘 Transport
🚜 Agricultural practices
🔥 Waste management
🏠 Household energy
☁️ Dust

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The goal of these guidelines is for all countries to achieve recommended air quality levels & save lives. Governments, corporations, civil society & individuals can take action to ↘️ #AirPollution . The solutions for transformative changes exist!

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