Millions die yearly because of air pollution

The video discusses the severe impact of air pollution, which causes seven million deaths annually. It highlights that nine out of ten people are exposed to harmful pollutants. The World Health Organization (WHO) attributes 34% of pollution-related deaths to heart disease and 20% to strokes, with the remainder due to lung conditions like pneumonia and lung cancer. Indoor air pollution, from sources like cooking fires, contributes to 3.6 million deaths. Outdoor pollution is driven by industrial activities, energy production, transportation, waste management, and farming practices.

According to the WHO, how many people are exposed to dangerous pollutants worldwide?

• One out of ten

• Seven out of ten

• Three out of ten

• Nine out of ten

What percentage of pollution-related deaths are due to heart disease?

• 20%

• 34%

• 50%

• 10%

Which of the following is NOT a lung-related condition caused by air pollution?

• Diabetes

• Lung cancer

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Pneumonia

How many deaths are linked to indoor air pollutants like cooking fires?

• 2.4 million

• 4.2 million

• 1.5 million

• 3.6 million

Which of the following is a cause of outdoor air pollution?

• Industrial activities

• Household cleaning products

• Natural forest fires

• Ocean waves