Air pollution kills – Evidence from a global analysis of exposure and poverty

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by Nadia Leonova, Jun Rentschler

March 18, 2022  |  World Bank Blogs

Source URL: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/developmenttalk/air-pollution-kills-evidence-global-analysis-exposure-and-poverty

Globally, poor air quality is estimated to cause some 7 million deaths each year. This study provides a comprehensive account of the relationship between ambient (outdoor) air pollution exposure, economic development, and poverty in 211 countries and territories.