Atmospheric pollution is recognized as the leading global environmental threat to human health. According to researchers from the University of Cambridge, a significant reduction in mortality is possible if World Health Organization (WHO) standards are met.
Health impact in developing countries
The greatest potential for saving lives is concentrated in low- and middle-income countries. If these nations ensure acceptable levels of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter in the air, it will have a colossal effect on public health.
This refers to compliance with annual WHO recommendations on permissible pollutant concentrations, which directly impact mortality rates worldwide.
