1979World Current AffairsMedium
According to World Health Organization (WHO)_______ people die each year due to air pollution.
A8 Million
B10 Million
CUncountable
D6.7 Million
Correct answer
D. 6.7 Million
Explanation
The combined effects of ambient air pollution and household air pollution are associated with 6.7 million premature deaths annually. Household air pollution exposure leads to noncommunicable diseases including stroke, ischaemic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.