Almost 2,000 children die every day from air pollution, report finds

Almost 2,000 children die every day from air pollution, report finds

Global study reveals dirty air is second only to malnutrition as cause of death among under-fives

Nearly 2,000 children under five are dying every day from air pollution, which has overtaken poor sanitation and a lack of clean water to become the second biggest health risk factor for young children around the world.

More than 8 million deaths, of children and adults, were caused by air pollution in 2021, according to a new study from the Health Effects Institute (HEI), as both outdoor and indoor pollution continue to take an increasing toll on health.

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