More than 80% of the world’s urban resident is breezing poor quality air

The World Health Organization says more than 80% of the world’s urban resident

is breezing poor quality air. In a new report, the WHO says air pollution in cities

increases the risk of lung cancer, asthma and other diseases and causes more than

3 million premature deaths a year. Delhi, Cairo and Dakar, top at list of the most

polluted cities. Maria Naro of the WHO said India and China face the biggest charges.

“We know that there are several cities in China, several cities in India that they are very

much and they are above the levels of pollution recommended by the air quality guidance

in WHO and therefore I think these two countries, Indian and China, they need to do mass

efforts because the situation at the moment is really bad for the population.”