Question: The State of Global Air- 2019 Report was published by?
(a) WHO
(b) WTO
(c) IBRD
(d) HEI
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- As per the global study report dated 3rd April, the current level (high) of the air pollution has shortened the average lifespan of a South Asian child by two-and-a-half years while globally the reduction stands at 20 months.
- The report of State of Global Air, 2019 was published by Health Effect Institute (HEI).
- Exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollution contributed to over 1.2 million deaths in India in 2017.
- The report added that worldwide air pollution was responsible for more deaths than many better-known risk factors such as malnutrition, alcohol abuse and physical activity.
- Air pollution in India is the third-highest cause of death among all health risks, ranking just above smoking.
- Each year, more people globally die from air pollution related disease as compared to road traffic injuries or malaria.