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 …

WHO monitors the exposure of air pollution and its health impacts (deaths, DALYs) at the national, regional and global level from ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution. Such estimates are …

Dec 16, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on indoor air pollution: includes key facts, definition, impact on health, impact on health equity, WHO response.

Jun 25, 2024 · The health consequences of air pollution increase the risk of respiratory infections, heart disease and lung cancer - due to short- and long-term exposure.

Dec 16, 2025 · À l’échelle mondiale, environ 2,3 milliards de personnes continuent de cuisiner en utilisant des combustibles solides (comme le bois, les résidus agricoles, le charbon de bois, le …

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 …

Jan 31, 2024 · WHO's air quality database compiles data on ground measurements of annual mean concentrations of particulate matter of a diameter equal to or smaller than 10 μm (PM10) or equal to …

Mar 17, 2025 · This module covers key air pollution topics, including its major pollutants, health impacts, and rising global concerns. It also examines the determinants of health effects and WHO milestones …

Mar 17, 2025 · Dans une démonstration d’unité sans précédent, plus de 47 millions de professionnels de santé, de patients, de militants engagés dans l’action de sensibilisation, de représentants …

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 …