Air Pollution Killed 135 Million People in Last Four Decades
In a sobering revelation, a landmark study has found that air pollution caused around 135 million premature deaths worldwide over the past four decades. This expansive research, conducted by Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, highlights the severe impact of air pollution and underscores the urgent need for global action to address this critical issue. The study examined data spanning from 1980 to 2020, providing a comprehensive overview of the devastating effects of air pollution on global health. Researchers found that air pollution significantly shortened the lives of tens of millions of people by causing preventable or treatable diseases, such as strokes and chronic respiratory conditions. Asia, in particular, bore the brunt of this environmental crisis, accounting for over 98 million of the premature deaths linked to PM2.5 pollution. PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter that is small enough to penetrate the lungs and enter the bloodstream, leading to...
