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 …

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

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 …

Nov 1, 2018 · There are two main types of air pollution: ambient air pollution (outdoor pollution) and household air pollution (indoor air pollution). Ambient air pollution is a major environmental health …

We pursue a healthier environment by strengthening health sector leadership, building mechanisms for political and social support and monitoring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals …

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 …

The health impacts from exposure to ambient air pollution or household air pollution are dependent on the types, sources and concentrations of the pollutants in the air pollution mixture to which an …

Apr 4, 2022 · Des milliards de personnes respirent toujours un air pollué : nouvelles données de l’OMS Plus de 6000 villes surveillent désormais la qualité de l’air

空气污染让人们暴露于被污染空气中的细微颗粒，这些颗粒进入肺脏深部和心血管系统，导致中风、心脏病、肺癌、慢性阻塞性肺病和呼吸系统感染等疾病。工业、交通、煤电厂和家庭使用固体燃料是造成 …