According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds the recommended limits on its quality (WHO, "Air pollution"). Air pollution is currently the main environmental risk factor for health, having effects on the respiratory, cardiovascular and other systems of the body (WHO, "Health effects of air pollution: evidence and implications", 2026) How do we recognize, however, the symptoms that …
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds the recommended limits on its quality (WHO, "Air pollution"). Air pollution is currently the main environmental risk factor for health, having effects on the respiratory, cardiovascular and other systems of the body (WHO, "Health effects of air pollution: evidence and implications", 2026) How do we recognize, however, the symptoms that …