Deaths by Region due to Air Pollution

Infographic map reveals regional estimates according to World Health Organization (WHO) regional groupings as air pollution said to be the silent killer, killing throughout the globe. Air pollution is a major environmental risk to health. By reducing air pollution levels, countries can reduce deaths due to stroke, heart disease, lung cancer etc.

Annual Deaths due to Air Pollution alone

Annually near about seven million 7,000,000 deaths are recorded due to exposure from both outdoor and household air pollution which can be prevented with human capability to prevent, as clean air for health is everyone's basic right and should be included human rights charter.

South-East Asia region

Over two million deaths in countries including India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia etc. In India, smog causes worst situation in winter particularly in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab etc.

Western Pacific region

Over two million deaths in countries including Japan.

Africa region

Around one million deaths

Eastern Mediterranean region

Around 500,000 deaths in countries including Pakistan, Libya, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen etc.

European region

Around 500,000 deaths in Europe alone

America regions

Above 300,000 deaths in South and North America including Canada, United States etc.

By reducing air pollution we can reduce disease caused by air pollution, stroke, heart diseases, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma, pneumonia etc.