Air pollution cuts lives short by roughly 3.1 years . Europe: Lives are shortened by an average of 2.2 years . North America: People lose about 1.4 years on average. The Fossil Fuel Factor
To put this in perspective, the study compares air pollution to other major health risks: Shaves 2.2 years off life expectancy. HIV/AIDS: Reduces it by 0.7 years. Violence and War: Account for a 0.3-year reduction. The Cardiovascular Connection air_pollution_takes_three_years_off_life_bbc_ne...
The Global Threat: Air Pollution Slashes Human Lifespan by Nearly Three Years Air pollution cuts lives short by roughly 3