Our right to health, our right to clean air: Improving air quality to address NCDs

Published	21st May 2019
Author	NCD Alliance, Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS)
Download	Document (2.39MB)

Description

This policy brief explores the impact of air pollution on health and address the air quality issue in the response to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). It also provides key actions that policy makers, NGOs and health professionals can take to ensure that every one can breathe clean air.

Click on the cover below to download the report

air pollution, policy brief, air quality, NCDs Prevention & Control

Tag Feed: air pollution

Physical activity promotion initiatives around the world show that healthier cities are possible

31st October 2023

To mark World Cities Day, held annually on October 31, we look to Bogota, Dhaka, Shanghai and Kigali to see what they can teach us about healthy city living.
Getting a grip on air pollution in the world’s most populous country

03rd July 2023

Low- and middle-income countries face the heaviest burden from air pollution. Among these countries is the world’s most populous one – India, which is grappling with serious threats from air pollution and climate change.
Chronic respiratory diseases

23rd September 2022

Most chronic respiratory diseases, especially chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer, should be rare since they are largely preventable. However, inadequate control of tobacco and air pollution means they continue to be a highly prevalent global health burden. Learn more about the most common chronic respiratory diseases and the ways to prevent them.
Air Pollution

22nd September 2022

Air pollution is the world’s largest single environmental health risk, with over 90% of the global population living with unsafe levels of air pollution. It is estimated to cause at least 7 million deaths every year worldwide, with some estimates ranging much higher, and 80% of these deaths are due to NCDs.
Clean Air Now - new briefing launch

06th December 2019

A new report launched today calls policy-makers and political leaders to urgently implement cost-effective actions to achieve quick results for cleaner air.