The article discusses a concerning global health issue: air pollution, which causes 7 million premature deaths each year. Researchers from the University of Leeds have found that significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants could help avert an estimated 250,000 deaths due to poor air quality in central and western Europe by 2050. The study emphasized the role of fine particulate matter and surface ozone in causing serious health problems. By creating various policy action scenarios, the researchers demonstrated that drastic action could greatly enhance air quality and improve public health.
Nearly every person in the world breathes in unhealthy air, with air pollution causing 7 million premature deaths annually, making it the second leading risk factor for death.
A recent study indicates that if greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced, up to 250,000 premature deaths in central and western Europe could be prevented by 2050.
The study highlights the impact of both fine particulate matter and surface-level ozone on health, contributing to long-term complications like stroke and heart disease.
Researchers modeled three scenarios for policy action against climate change, revealing that a high level of action could drastically improve air quality and reduce health risks.
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