What they found
Air pollution is a leading cause of up to 7 million premature deaths annually, with an estimated 99% of the global population living in areas exceeding WHO air quality guidelines.
What they studied
This review examined the components of air pollution, including particulate matter and ozone, and their widespread impact on human health throughout life, from fetal development to chronic adult diseases.
Takeaways
The abstract focuses on the widespread health impacts of air pollution and global efforts to address it; it does not provide personal how-to steps.
About this paper
This article is a review of existing knowledge on air pollution components and their health impact. It introduces recent global and European environmental and health recommendations from organizations like the WHO and EEA.