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South Asia is home to 9 of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution, which causes an estimated 2 million premature deaths across the region each year and incurs significant economic costs. Bad air makes people sick and places a heavy burden on the healthcare system and takes a toll on the workforce. 

Air pollution is an eminently solvable problem and South Asia needs urgent action to #EndAirPollution. Together for Clean Air!

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#SouthAsia is home to 9 of the world’s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. @WorldBank is helping the countries of South Asia #EndAirPollution and find workable solutions to achieve clean air. Learn more.
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Reducing sources of household air pollution should be one of the highest priorities to improve air quality in #SouthAsia. Learn how @WorldBank is helping the region implement feasible solutions. #EndAirPolltuion
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More than 50% of air pollution in major cities in #SouthAsia is not local, but travels from outside. To #EndAirPollution, cities, states, and countries need to work together. Learn more about effective regional responses.
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Air pollution is an eminently solvable problem and South Asia needs urgent action to #EndAirPollution. Learn how the @WorldBank is helping the region.
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