Chronic respiratory diseases - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 6, 2024 · Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) affect the airways and other structures of the lungs. Some of the most common are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, …
Air quality, energy and health
The health impacts from exposure to ambient air pollution or household air pollution are dependent on the types, sources and concentrations of the pollutants in the air pollution mixture to which an …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Nov 6, 2024 · Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. It is sometimes called emphysema or chronic …
Billions of people still breathe unhealthy air: new WHO data
Apr 4, 2022 · Almost the entire global population (99%) breathes air that exceeds WHO air quality limits, and threatens their health. A record number of over 6000 cities in 117 countries are now monitoring …
How air pollution is destroying our health
Nov 1, 2018 · As the world gets hotter and more crowded, our engines continue to pump out dirty emissions, and half the world has no access to clean fuels or technologies (e.g. stoves, lamps), the …
Lead poisoning - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 27, 2024 · Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust. Its widespread use has resulted in extensive environmental contamination, human exposure and significant public health …
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Nov 27, 2025 · About 6% develop post COVID-19 condition (PCC, or long COVID), however, which can cause lasting symptoms such as memory issues, fatigue or breathing difficulties. PCC an affect daily …
Household air pollution
Dec 16, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on indoor air pollution: includes key facts, definition, impact on health, impact on health equity, WHO response.
Smoking is the leading cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Nov 15, 2023 · A new brief reveals that smoking remains one of the leading causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common lung disease that causes breathing problem and …
Ambient (outdoor) air pollution
Oct 24, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on ambient (outdoor) air quality guidelines: includes key facts, definition, health effects, guideline values and WHO response.