Bangladesh to deal with health issues caused by air pollution, WB

DHAKA, 05 December 2022, (TON): A World Bank report launched recommended immediate actions, including improving public health services and response mechanisms, improving air pollution data monitoring systems to reduce air pollution impacts on health.

The report titled Breathing Heavy: New Evidence on Air Pollution and Health in Bangladesh assessed the impacts of outdoor air pollution on physical and mental health in Dhaka and Sylhet.

The report said “exposure to high level of air pollution significantly raises the risks of breathing difficulties, cough, lower respiratory tract infections, as well as depression and other health conditions.”

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