Air Pollution Is One of the Largest Risk Factors for Death
There were over 8 million total deaths due to air pollution in 2021, divided among three pollution types: ambient air pollution, household air pollution, and ozone pollution.
Pie chart highlighting air pollution as one of the leading risk factors for death. In 2021, over 8 million deaths were attributed to air pollution, categorized into three types: ambient (outdoor) air pollution, household air pollution, and ozone pollution. The data emphasizes the widespread health impact of polluted air on global mortality.
