WHO monitors the exposure of air pollution and its health impacts (deaths, DALYs) at the national, regional and global level from ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution. Such …

Oct 10, 2025 · The World Bank supports developing countries in reducing pollution, promoting cleaner production, and fostering a circular economy (a systemic approach to economic …

Nov 1, 2018 · There are two main types of air pollution: ambient air pollution (outdoor pollution) and household air pollution (indoor air pollution). Ambient air pollution is a major environmental …

How are air pollution and climate change linked in terms of health risks? Pollutants not only severely impact public health, but also the earth’s climate and ecosystems globally. Most …

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 …

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

Oct 16, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on indoor air pollution: includes key facts, definition, impact on health, impact on health equity, WHO response.

Mar 27, 2025 · The number of people exposed to dangerously high level of air pollution could be halved by 2040 with targeted policy action, according to a new World Bank report.

Jul 3, 2025 · Air pollution is the second leading risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) after tobacco smoking. Despite being a critical driver of the global NCD burden, air pollution …

Air quality, energy and health The unit provides technical support to WHO’s Member States in the development of normative guidance, tools and provision of authoritative advice on health …