Reducing air pollution in low- and middle-income countries: an economic perspective.
Health is highly influenced by the quality of the air we breathe. Exposure to pollution is a major cause of non-communicable disease (NCD) morbidity and mortality, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). A UNDP report published in 2022 highlighted the dramatic effects of air pollution especially in Asia. NCDs, including stroke, heart disease, diabetes, lung cancer, and pulmonary disease, are a key development challenge. There are two main sources that impact the quality of...