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A study reports that in 2019, air pollution was responsible for 1.1 million deaths across Africa, with household air pollution accounting for 700,000 fatalities, while increased outdoor air pollution claimed 400,000 lives.
No fewer than 1.1 million people died across Africa in 2019 due to air pollution, with household air pollution driven largely by indoor cookstoves accounting for 700,000 fatalities, while increased outdoor air pollution claimed 400,000 lives.
Air Pollution Second Biggest Cause Of Death In Africa's Booming Cities
Air pollution is a major threat to health, human capital, and economic development, and was responsible for 16·3 percent of all deaths
Air pollution is responsible for more deaths than tobacco, alcohol, road accidents, and drug abuse.