Air pollution is a major public health problem because of its negative impact on health. To facilitate easy understanding, some key facts and statistics about the impact of air pollution on human health, extracted from relevant reports, are compiled at the following:GeneralAir pollution is a significant risk factor for several pollution-related diseases, including … [Read more...] about Key Facts and Statistics about the Impact of Air Pollution
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World Children’s Day 2022
Date: Sunday, 20 November 2022; 68th Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Purposes: The World Children’s Day is annually celebrated to spread awareness of the problems children face, improve child welfare worldwide, advocate children’s rights, and promote togetherness amongst all children. History: World Children’s Day was … [Read more...] about World Children’s Day 2022
Key Facts about Air Pollution and Child Health
Air pollution is a major environmental risk to health, especially for infants and children. In addition to outdoor air pollution, indoor smoke is a serious health risk for some 3 billion people who cook and heat their homes with biomass and fossil fuels. In October 2018, the World Health Organization released a special report summarizing the latest scientific knowledge on the … [Read more...] about Key Facts about Air Pollution and Child Health