*PM2.5 relative to WHO Guideline bar displays the reduction in life expectancy relative to the WHO guideline (5 μg/m3) as calculated by latest AQLI (2023) data.
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Average life expectancy loss worldwide 2023, by external risk
Globally, ambient particulate pollution (PM2.5) is estimated to cut the average person's life expectancy by almost *** years. This is comparable to the average loss of life due to smoking (*** years).
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