Full Title: Air Quality Life Index India Fact Sheet
Author(s): Air Quality Life Index
Publisher(s): Air Quality Life Index
Publication Date: August 29, 2024
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Description (excerpt):
After a decade of experiencing particulate pollution levels averaging at approximately 49 µg/m³—more than nine times
the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³—particulate concentrations in India dropped to 41.4 µg/m³ in 2022. If these reductions are sustained, an average Indian is likely to live 9 months longer compared to what they would have if they were exposed to levels similar to the last decade. Further, if pollution in India met the WHO guideline, Indian citizens could gain an additional 3.6 years onto their life expectancy.