According to a landmark study published in Cardiovascular Research , air pollution led to an estimated globally in a single year. Researchers found that the toxic mix of gases and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) causes an average reduction of 2.9 years in life expectancy worldwide.
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Air pollution cuts lives short by roughly 3.1 years . Europe: Lives are shortened by an average of 2.2 years . North America: People lose about 1.4 years on average. The Fossil Fuel Factor According to a landmark study published in Cardiovascular
The burden of air pollution is not distributed equally. Some regions face a much more severe loss of life than others: Residents lose an average of 3.9 years . Europe: Lives are shortened by an average of 2
While often associated with respiratory issues, the study highlights that is responsible for the majority of these premature deaths. Professor Jos Lelieveld, a co-lead of the research, explains that air pollutants cause oxidative stress that damages blood vessels, leading to increased blood pressure, strokes, and heart attacks. Regional Disparities