According to the report of the World Health Organization (who), in 2016, about 223000 people died of lung cancer exposed to air pollution all over the world. It is believed that more than half of the deaths occurred in China and other parts of East Asia. Who released a list of the world's top ten most polluted cities. Let's take a look at the top 10 air pollution cities in the world.
Top ten polluted cities in the world 10. Lahore, Pakistan
9. Kanpur, India
8. Yasudi, Iran
7. Peshawar, Pakistan
6. Iran Kerman Shah
5. Quetta, Pakistan
4. India ludiana
3. Sanandaj, Iran
2. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?
1. Awash, Iran
This pollution is measured by the concentration of particles (micrograms) with a particle content of less than 10 microns (PM10) per cubic meter of air - about one seventh the width of human hair.
The Middle East and North Africa are the most polluted areas in the world, with an annual average of more than 130 μ g / m3, followed by Southeast Asia, close to 100 μ g / m3. According to the World Health Organization, this is the world's top ten cities with the most serious air pollution.
10. Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore, the most famous city with a long history, is also one of the most polluted cities in the world. According to the data in 2015, the annual average level is 200 μ g / m3, which is rated as the third largest polluting city in Pakistan and the tenth largest polluting city in the world.
9. Kanpur, India
Kampur, famous for its leather industry, is one of the most polluted cities in the world. According to the data in 2016, the annual average level is 216 μ g / m3. It is rated as the second largest polluted city in India and the ninth largest polluted city in the world.
8. Yasudi, Iran
According to the data of 2016, the annual average level is 215 μ g / m3. Yasuji has been rated as the third largest polluted city in Iran and the eighth among the top ten polluted cities in the world.
7. Peshawar, Pakistan
According to the data in 2016, the annual average level is 219 μ g / m3. Peshawar has been rated as the second largest polluted city in Pakistan and the seventh among the top ten polluted cities in the world.
6. Iran's Kerman Shah?
5 million people in developing countries are poisoned by air pollution every year. The annual average level of Kermanshah is 229 μ g / m3. It is rated as the most polluted city in Iran and ranks sixth among the top ten polluted cities in the world.
5. Quetta, Pakistan
It is reported that 25% of the deaths in developing countries are related to environmental factors. Pakistan's Quetta ranks fifth among the world's top ten polluted cities. The annual average level of Quetta is 251 μ g / m3, which is rated as the most polluted city in Pakistan.
4. India ludiana
According to the data of 2008, ludiana was rated as the most polluted city in India and the fourth in the world, with an annual average of 251 μ g / m3. The Ministry of environment implemented the industrial pollution ban in January 2010, which was cancelled in February 2011, but the Department will still check the pollution.
3. Sanandaj, Iran
According to the data in 2016, sanandajie ranks third among the most polluted cities. As the capital city of Kurdistan Province, sanandajie has an annual average level of 254 μ g / m3.
2. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?
According to the report of the World Health Organization, Ulaanbaatar is one of the most polluted cities in the world. According to the data in 2008, the annual average per capita is 2.79 million cubic meters. According to the research of Ulaanbaatar Institute of public health, the number of respiratory diseases deteriorated increased by 45% between 2004 and 2008.
1. Awash, Iran
According to the data in 2016, azwaz in southwest Iran is the most polluted city in the world, with an annual average of 372 trillion cubic meters. Summary in developing countries, 5 million people are poisoned by pollution every day. According to the United Nations health agency, more than 2 million people die from indoor and outdoor particulate pollution every year. Particles are produced by burning gasoline and diesel, cars and motorcycles, or coal, fuel, wood, charcoal and animal dung. Weather conditions will greatly affect the pollution level. Other pollution standards include ozone, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which are potential irritants to the respiratory tract or eyes.