Studies show that polluted air is very dangerous not only for adults, but
also for small children. Dr. Maria Meera, Head of Environmental Health,
World Health Organization, has researched and informed the facts in this
matter. These findings show that air pollution can have serious effects on
pregnant women. It is warned that there is a risk of giving birth to
premature babies, as well as there is a possibility of giving birth to low
weight babies. Air pollution can also affect neurodevelopment. It also
causes diseases like asthma and cancer in childhood. High doses of air
pollution can increase the risk of serious illnesses, including
cardiovascular disease, in young children, it has been warned.
Air pollution can also damage children’s brains. Experts of the World
Health Organization warn that it weakens their health. This air pollution
is the cause of mental diseases in children, as well as stopping the
development of bones. Especially damaging the lung function. The World
Health Organization reports that 93% of children under the age of 15
worldwide are exposed to air pollution. WHO report says that 630 million
children under the age of five are suffering from various problems due to
air pollution. In high-income countries, that is, in developed countries,
52 percent of children under the age of five are exposed to air pollution.
Around 40 percent of the world’s children under the age of 15 are facing
health problems due to air pollution. If you look at the cases where you
are facing air pollution in your own home, the pollution comes especially
during cooking. It is also said that the use of certain fuels also causes
pollution. It is a fact that 90 percent of the world’s children are
suffering from air pollution.
also for small children. Dr. Maria Meera, Head of Environmental Health,
World Health Organization, has researched and informed the facts in this
matter. These findings show that air pollution can have serious effects on
pregnant women. It is warned that there is a risk of giving birth to
premature babies, as well as there is a possibility of giving birth to low
weight babies. Air pollution can also affect neurodevelopment. It also
causes diseases like asthma and cancer in childhood. High doses of air
pollution can increase the risk of serious illnesses, including
cardiovascular disease, in young children, it has been warned.
Air pollution can also damage children’s brains. Experts of the World
Health Organization warn that it weakens their health. This air pollution
is the cause of mental diseases in children, as well as stopping the
development of bones. Especially damaging the lung function. The World
Health Organization reports that 93% of children under the age of 15
worldwide are exposed to air pollution. WHO report says that 630 million
children under the age of five are suffering from various problems due to
air pollution. In high-income countries, that is, in developed countries,
52 percent of children under the age of five are exposed to air pollution.
Around 40 percent of the world’s children under the age of 15 are facing
health problems due to air pollution. If you look at the cases where you
are facing air pollution in your own home, the pollution comes especially
during cooking. It is also said that the use of certain fuels also causes
pollution. It is a fact that 90 percent of the world’s children are
suffering from air pollution.
