Air pollution causes seven million deaths annually, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that air pollution causes an alarming seven million deaths annually worldwide.

This stark figure highlights the significant health risks posed by both outdoor and indoor air pollution, which is responsible for a range of serious conditions, including heart disease, stroke, respiratory infections, and lung cancer. In Cartagena, representatives from the UN, the Pan American Health Organization, the European Union, experts, and local authorities gather to discuss solutions for preventing diseases related to pollution and measures to mitigate the climate crisis.