Air Quality, Pollution and Sustainability Trends in South Asia: A Population-Based Study.

Saima Abdul JabbarLaila Tul QadarSulaman GhafoorLubna RasheedZouina SarfrazAzza SarfrazMuzna SarfrazMiguel Félix Iván Cherrez-Ojeda

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

Air pollution is prevalent across a majority of South Asia countries. Owing to unsustainable industrial practices, pollution trends have risen to hazardous levels. Economic, environmental, and human health impacts have manifested and require urgent, concerted efforts by governing bodies in the region.

Keyphrases

human health
risk assessment
heavy metals
air pollution
climate change
particulate matter
primary care
healthcare
life cycle
wastewater treatment
lung function