WHO: Air pollution in cities "is getting worse"

16.05.2016 08:02 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) — The issue of air pollution in cities worldwide is getting worse and it’s the most vulnerable members of society who suffer most, UN Radio says referring to the WHO (World Health Organization) recent report reflecting the study of over 3,000 cities in 103 countries. As to the report, presently over 80% of people living in urban areas are exposed to unhealthy air quality levels. This pollution is a major cause of disease and death, and low-income countries are most affected. As to the report, in low and middle income countries 98% of cities with over 100,000 people do not meet clean air guidelines. In richer countries, pollution levels are often significantly lower, although global air pollution levels are on the increase. Every year, dirty air kills over three million people prematurely worldwide. As to the report, poor air quality means a higher risk of stroke, heart disease and cancer, along with acute respiratory diseases, including asthma. The greatest risk to health comes from pollutants containing small and fine particulates including sulphates, nitrates and black carbon.

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