Pakistan ranks 4th in air pollution

Pakistan becomes the fourth country with the most air-pollution, states a report released by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The report ranked China on the number one spot for air pollution while India came in at second place with Pakistan coming in at the fourth spot.

Air pollution is one of the leading causes of death in Pakistan with the death toll reported to be 59,000 people every year. However, this is expected to get worse with the current industrialization, urbanization, and motorization unless targeted intervention is made.

A recent report released by the WHO also stated that nine out of ten people are breathing in polluted air which resulted in the death of more than six million people globally and that it Is a matter which needs to be taken seriously.

“Air pollution continues to take a toll on the health of the most vulnerable populations — women, children and the older adults,” said Flavia Bustreo, assistant director general at WHO. “For people to be healthy, they must breathe clean air from their first breath to their last.”