Jul 24, 2025 · Air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. WHO data shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. WHO is working with …

Oct 24, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality guidelines: includes key facts, definition, health effects, guideline values and WHO response.

Dec 1, 2011 · The gap between rich and poor is likely to increase if governments fail to address noise pollution. Children, noise and health Impairment of early childhood development and education …

Apr 1, 2022 · Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risk to health. Air pollution leads people to be exposed to fine particles in polluted air that penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular …

Dec 16, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on indoor air pollution: includes key facts, definition, impact on health, impact on health equity, WHO response.

Excessive noise can cause annoyance; in addition research shows it increases the risk for IHD and hypertension, sleep disturbance, hearing impairment, tinnitus and cognitive impairment, with …

Mar 17, 2025 · This module is a general introduction to ambient air pollution. It will consider the history of air pollution, its sources and health impacts as well as describe the classical air pollutants and …

Sep 22, 2021 · What are the WHO Air quality guidelines? The World Health Organization’s Air quality guidelines (AQG) serve as a global target for national, regional and city governments to work …

Vulnerable groups such as children are at increased risk of adverse health outcomes. Poor waste collection leads to environmental and marine pollution and can block water drains. Resulting flooding …

Nov 14, 2025 · The ongoing environmental crisis is profoundly affecting health as climate change intensifies, biodiversity declines and pollution becomes ubiquitous. The health impacts of poor …