Particulate pollution (PM2.5) levels in South Asia averaged **** micrograms per cubic meter of air (μg/m3) in 2022. This was almost double the average global PM2.5 concentration that year. PM2.5 refers to particles that are *** micrometers in diameter or smaller. When inhaled, these tiny particles can lead to various health impacts such as heart and respiratory diseases, and can also lead to premature death.Â
In 2014, China declared war on pollution. Since then, the country has cut PM2.5 pollution by more than ** percent. Nevertheless, average annual PM2.5 levels in China were still almost *** times above the World Health Organization's recommended limit of **** μ²µ/³¾3.
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