Air pollution in the UK presents a serious public health crisis, costing over £500 million weekly due to health impacts, NHS expenses, and productivity losses. A report from the Royal College of Physicians highlights that air pollution contributes to the deaths of more than 500 individuals each week, affecting almost every organ. Current estimates indicate air quality issues claim up to 30,000 lives annually, imposing a financial burden of £27 billion per year, with calls for increased governmental action to address the escalating crisis.
"Dirty air is killing more than 500 people a week, with health harm to almost every organ of the body caused by air pollution, even at low concentrations."
"Exposure to air pollution can shorten people's lives by 1.8 years, just behind some of the leading causes of death and disease worldwide, including cancer and smoking."
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