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Geneva Health Forum- The effects of pollution on health: Current risk and possible solutions

May 5, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

The alarming data from the Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health of 2017 publication identified pollution as the most significant environmental cause of premature death on the planet, responsible for 9 million deaths each year. Air pollution is responsible for around 4-5 million deaths, with 2 million of the 9 million attributable to chemical exposure alone. (Update publication scheduled for May 18th 2022)

This event will showcase how a multisectoral approach can work along for engaging in the process of combating the impacts of pollution on human health.

Details

Date:
May 5, 2022
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Website:
https://site.ghf2022.org/programme-5-may/

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