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90 percent of the world population breathes dirty air

90 percent of the world population breathes dirty air
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According to the European Statistical Office (EUROSTAT) data; annual air pollution rates were certain. Air pollution rates have been seen for many years, as of 2019, they were still not able to reach the level set by the World Health Organization. Data was recorded as 12.6 ug/m3 of the average fine particle concentration in 2019 while covering European countries. According to the 2020 World Air Quality Report; Bangladesh, Pakistan, India,Mongolia, Afghanistan, Oman and Qatar air became the most polluted countries. Turkey ranked 46 among 106 countries.

The highest air pollution in 2011]
pollutants such as fine particles that are suspended in the air reduced the expectations of people's life and perception of prosperity, many chronic acute respiratory and cardiovascular disease were recorded. Annual air pollution rates were determined by 2000 to 2020, while the highest air pollution occurred in 2011. Although air pollution rates have been reduced since that year, it was still not able to reach the level specified by the World Health Organization. Eurostat data was recorded in the European countries, while the average fine particle concentration in 2019 was 12.6 ug/m3. The highest level determined by the World Health Organization was determined as 10 ug/m3. [

Source: Environmental Protection