Global Air Pollution Reducing Life Expectancy Significantly

New report reveals severe health impacts, with South Asia and Delhi facing the highest burdens.

Delhi residents could lose nearly 12 years of life expectancy due to air pollution.
Worldwide, reducing PM2.5 levels could add almost two years to the average lifespan.
South Asia remains the most polluted region, despite a surprising 18% improvement in 2022.
India's National Clean Air Programme aims to reduce particulate pollution by 40% by 2026.
China's air quality improvements have added two years to life expectancy, yet pollution remains high.