Tackling the health burden of air pollution in South Asia

Abstract

Krishna and colleagues call for health driven, multisectoral policy making with defined air quality targets to curb the impact of air pollution exposure in South Asia Key messages Air pollution is a major risk factor for ill health in South Asia The interconnected nature of the South Asian airshed necessitates regional cooperation Tackling the sources of air pollution requires systematic collection of air quality data and a scientific approach to air quality management * Here and elsewhere South Asia refers to the GBD regional definition which includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan.Data for Sri Lanka added separately.WHO IT-1 is World Health Organization PM 2.5 Interim Target -1 of 35 g/m 3 (annual average).