How Air Pollution Poses Largest Threat to Children
According to the World Health Organization, about 93% of children under 15 are exposed to air so polluted it puts their health at risk. They estimate that about 600,000 children die annually from acute respiratory infections caused by air pollution. Air Pollution Affect on Children While outdoor air can be polluted, indoor air is often worse. Indoor air can be very unhealthy to breathe, especially for children under the age of 15. They breathe in more air than adults when factoring in their small size and weight. Polluted air even affects children in the womb. Pregnant women who breathe polluted...
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