Africa: Polluted Air to Shorten Lives By 20 Months, Researchers Say

London — Of all health risks, air pollution is the fifth leading cause of death, killing more people each year than road accidents and malaria, says global report

The life expectancy of a child born today could be reduced by an average of 20 months due to health damage caused by air pollution, researchers said on Wednesday.

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