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Approximately 1.99 million deaths annually pose a silent global threat to human lives
The study shows that ultrafine particles (UFPs) present in the air pose an invisible environmental and health risk that threatens the lives of millions of people, contributing to approximately 1.99 million deaths annually, despite not being sufficiently regulated thus far. These tiny particles (less than 100 nanometers) are widespread in cities, capable of penetrating the lungs, entering the bloodstream, and impacting the heart and blood vessels, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and related fatalities. The combustion of fossil fuels is the primary source of these particles, accounting for over 75% of global exposure. It is possible to reduce deaths associated with UFPs by 45% by imposing an annual limit of fewer than 5,000 particles per cubic centimeter, in addition to strengthening air quality monitoring measures and reducing emissions from industrial and transportation sources.
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