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The burden of air pollution is not distributed equally. Some regions face a much more severe loss of life than others: Residents lose an average of 3.9 years .

Particularly India and Bangladesh, residents face life expectancy reductions of up to 5 years in certain areas. air_pollution_takes_three_years_off_life_bbc_ne...

To put this in perspective, the study compares air pollution to other major health risks: Shaves 2.2 years off life expectancy. HIV/AIDS: Reduces it by 0.7 years. Violence and War: Account for a 0.3-year reduction. The Cardiovascular Connection The burden of air pollution is not distributed equally