| Average death from air pollution occurs 10 years earlier than would otherwise | |
|---|---|
| Air Pollution | 200000 |
| Stroke | 129000 |
| Alzheimer's | 83000 |
| Diabetes | 69000 |
| Influenza and Pneumonia | 50000 |
Number of deaths annually in US
Cause of death
Sources:
natureworldnews.com, cdc.gov
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Diseases get a lot of attention in the press, in advocacy, in foundations and donations. But air pollution is a bigger killer than all diseases other than cancer and heart disease.