Air pollution reduces life expectancy in Nepal by 3.4 years: Report

Air pollution reduces life expectancy in Nepal by 3.4 years: Report

Kathmandu: Air pollution has emerged as the leading health hazard for death and disability in Nepal, with the Kathmandu Valley and the Terai region emerging as air pollution hotspots of the country, according to a new World Bank Report.  The report stated that air pollution reduced life expectancy by 3.4 years for the average Nepali and caused approximately 26,000 premature deaths annually. The report titled 'Towards Clean Air in Nepal: Benefits…

Air pollution reduces life expectancy of average Nepali by 3.4 years: The World Bank

Kathmandu —   Air pollution reduces life expectancy by 3.4 years for the average Nepali and causes approximately 26,000 premature deaths annually, a World Bank study has shown. In addition to health, air pollution impacts labor productivity, tourism, and the aviation sector. The economic cost of poor air quality is equivalent to more than 6 percent of Nepal’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) each year, the study said.  The report, Towards Clean Air …