Primary Country (Mandatory)

United States

Other Country (Optional)

Set News Language for United States

Primary Language (Mandatory)
English
Other Language[s] (Optional)
No other language available

Set News Language for World

Primary Language (Mandatory)
English
Other Language(s) (Optional)

Set News Source for United States

Primary Source (Mandatory)
CNN
Other Source[s] (Optional)

Set News Source for World

Primary Source (Mandatory)
AajTak
Other Source(s) (Optional)
  • Countries
    • India
    • United States
    • Qatar
    • Germany
    • China
    • Canada
    • World
  • Categories
    • National
    • International
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
    • Special
    • All Categories
  • Available Languages for United States
    • English
  • All Languages
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Arabic
    • German
    • Chinese
    • French
  • Sources
    • India
      • AajTak
      • NDTV India
      • The Hindu
      • India Today
      • Zee News
      • NDTV
      • BBC
      • The Wire
      • News18
      • News 24
      • The Quint
      • ABP News
      • Zee News
      • News 24
    • United States
      • CNN
      • Fox News
      • Al Jazeera
      • CBSN
      • NY Post
      • Voice of America
      • The New York Times
      • HuffPost
      • ABC News
      • Newsy
    • Qatar
      • Al Jazeera
      • Al Arab
      • The Peninsula
      • Gulf Times
      • Al Sharq
      • Qatar Tribune
      • Al Raya
      • Lusail
    • Germany
      • DW
      • ZDF
      • ProSieben
      • RTL
      • n-tv
      • Die Welt
      • Süddeutsche Zeitung
      • Frankfurter Rundschau
    • China
      • China Daily
      • BBC
      • The New York Times
      • Voice of America
      • Beijing Daily
      • The Epoch Times
      • Ta Kung Pao
      • Xinmin Evening News
    • Canada
      • CBC
      • Radio-Canada
      • CTV
      • TVA Nouvelles
      • Le Journal de Montréal
      • Global News
      • BNN Bloomberg
      • Métro
Gold Bracelets for Women, 14k Stackable Bangle Cuff Buy Now
Tablet Computer With 4GB RAM Buy Now
VIZIO 40-inch D-Series Full HD 1080p Smart TV Buy Now
Men's Softshell Hooded Jacket Buy Now
Anne Klein Diamond Bangle Watch Buy Now
Polarized Retro Sunglasses Buy Now
Ecosmart Fleece Full-zip Hoodie Buy Now
SAMSUNG Galaxy S24 Ultra Cell Phone Buy Now
Islamic Long Headscarf Chiffon Shawl Buy Now
RUNBOX Slim RFID Leather Wallet Buy Now
Sunglasses Polarized UV Protection Buy Now
MAIBAOTA 8-Piece Men's Necklace Set Buy Now
Sunzel Flare Leggings Buy Now
ODODOS Women's Sweat Shorts with Pockets Buy Now
Stretchy Straight Leg Dress Work Pants Buy Now
OptiPlex 7020 i5-14500T MFF Buy Now
Jerzees Dri-Power Tees Buy Now
Rectangular Polarized Sports Sunglasses Buy Now
Rimless Rectangle Sunglasses for Men Buy Now
Legendary Whitetails Flannel Button-Down Shirt Buy Now
Gold Bracelets for Women, 14k Stackable Bangle Cuff Buy Now
Tablet Computer With 4GB RAM Buy Now
VIZIO 40-inch D-Series Full HD 1080p Smart TV Buy Now
Men's Softshell Hooded Jacket Buy Now
Anne Klein Diamond Bangle Watch Buy Now
Polarized Retro Sunglasses Buy Now
Ecosmart Fleece Full-zip Hoodie Buy Now
SAMSUNG Galaxy S24 Ultra Cell Phone Buy Now
Islamic Long Headscarf Chiffon Shawl Buy Now
RUNBOX Slim RFID Leather Wallet Buy Now
MoreBack to News Headlines
Polluted air can reduce human lifespan more than smoking, new data shows

Polluted air can reduce human lifespan more than smoking, new data shows

CTV
Saturday, September 2, 2023 12:44 PM GMT

Breathing in polluted air is so harmful, it can actually have a greater impact on humans lifespan than smoking, according to new data.

Breathing in polluted air is so harmful, it can actually have a greater impact on humans lifespan than smoking, according to just-released data.

The latest report by Air Quality Life Index (AQLI), published on Aug. 29, analysed how fine particulate matter (PM2.5) lingering in the air, such as smoke and dust, has a profound impact on human life expectancy and health when there’s consistent exposure.

The report, which used 2021 data, stated particulate pollution can reduce the global average life expectancy by 2.3 years.

That’s slightly higher than tobacco use, which reduces global life expectancy by 2.2 years.

For comparison, child and maternal malnutrition reduces life expectancy by 1.6 years, alcohol use by 7.2 months, similar to unsafe water, sanitation and handwashing. HIV and AIDS is 3.6 months; and nutritional deficiencies just 1.2 months, according to the report.

The report refers to this polluted air as PM2.5 as the matter size is two and a half microns or smaller.

“This is a size that's small enough to not just get through your body's defenses and into your lungs, but even into your circulatory system,” said Christa Hasenkopf, co-author of the report and director of air quality programs at the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago.

Read full story on CTV
Share this story on:-
Run 3 Space | Play Space Running GamePlay Run 3, the ultimate space tunnel running game with 300+ challenging levels!Adv.
Traffic Jam 3D | Online Racing GameTraffic Jam 3D is a game where you’ll be driving through heavy traffic.Adv.
Duck Hunt | Play Old Classic GamePlay the classic 1984 light gun shooter game Duck Hunt on your browser.Adv.
More Related News
Parking Slot | Free Parking GamePlay Parking Slot, the best online 3D car driving and parking game.Adv.
Slope Ball Run - Play OnlineSlope Game takes you on an exciting journey of a ball on special paths.Adv.
© 2008 - 2025 Webjosh  |  News Archive  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us