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PICS: 7 million died of air pollution in 2012

Air pollution killed seven million people in 2012: WHO

"The risks from air pollution are now far greater than previously thought or understood, particularly for heart disease and strokes," said Neira. "Few risks have a greater impact on global health today than air pollution. The evidence signals the need for concerted action to clean up the air we all breathe."