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1
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why is air quality a major health problem?

A

it has the ability to impact everyone from less developed to developed

2
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what does the WHO say about it?

A

that is it the single largest environmental health risk

3
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what does polluted air affect?

A

the cardiovascular and respiratory system

4
Q

how many people died in 2012 from cadiovascular and respiratory problems prematurely?

A

3.7 million

5
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how many deaths are due to heart disease that are premature?

A

88%

6
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which areas are affected greatly by air pollution?

A

developed

7
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what percentage of deaths occur in developed countries?

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88%