About 18% of deaths in 2019 attributable to air pollution: ICMR study

A report by India's leading health research body found that air pollution caused 1.7 million deaths in 2019. This represents 18% of all deaths in the country that year. The primary cause of death was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study identified industrial emissions, vehicular exhaust, and the burning of solid fuels as major contributors to air pollution.

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