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Airborne substances harmful to health

Incidence

Each year, air pollutants adversely affect the health of 4 to 5 billion people worldwide. An expanding world population is burning more fossil fuels, emitting more industrial chemicals and driving more automobiles. The number of automobiles is increasing three times faster than the rate of population growth.

Broader

Air pollution
Excellent

Narrower

Irritant fumes
Presentable

Aggravates

Related

Strategy

Value

Health
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Harm
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Reference

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Subject
  • Health care » Health
  • Medicine » Respiratory system » Respiratory system
  • Societal problems » Hazards
  • Content quality
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Oct 31, 2022