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2024
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UNICEF, United Nations Children's Fund
This material highlights the severe impact of air pollution on children’s health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. It identifies seven major sources of air pollution: household air pollution, traffic-related pollution, waste-related pollution, industrial pollution, wildfire smoke, sand and dust storms, and secondhand smoke. Further, the urgent need for action to protect children from these pollutants, which can cause serious health issues, including respiratory infections, developmental delays, and even death is emphasized. It calls for comprehensive measures from governments, caregivers, the private sector, and civil society to reduce pollution and safeguard children’s health.
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