Global Burden of Air Pollution (IMAGE)

University of British Columbia

Global Burden of Air Pollution

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New research shows that more than 5.5 million people die prematurely every year due to household and outdoor air pollution. More than half of deaths occur in two of the world's fastest growing economies, China and India.

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Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), University of Washington

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