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#170 – Santosh Harish on how air pollution is responsible for ~12% of global deaths — and how to get that number down

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Specific Health Impacts of Air Pollution: Disease & Neonatal Deaths

Air pollution is heavily linked to various health issues such as heart disease, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lower respiratory infections, strokes, type 2 diabetes, and neonatal deaths. Studies indicate that air pollution can lead to half a million neonatal deaths per year, affecting infants' health and increasing vulnerability. The Global Burden of Disease reports highlight the significant impact of air pollution on causing mortality and suffering from specific illnesses, emphasizing the critical need for measures to address these health risks.

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