State of Global Air 2017 Report

According to the State of Global Air 2017 report, as many as 2.54 lakh deaths occurred in 2015 on account of exposure to ozone and its impact on chronic lung disease.

The report was prepared by the Health Effects Institute (HEI) in cooperation with the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington and the University of British Columbia.

Key Findings

  • India accounts for the highest number of premature deaths due to ozone pollution, its toll 13 times higher than Bangladesh’s, and 21 times higher than Pakistan’s.
  • Pollution levels are worsening in India as it tries to industrialize, but ....


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