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Morelos, Mexico

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Morelos, Mexico

New and ongoing efforts to improve air quality are a high priority for the region of Morelos, which is introducing ProAire Morelos, an ambitious project that integrates measures to reduce emissions from main polluting sources to protect the health of its population. It currently implements a wide range of current environmental policies that have impacts on air quality.

"For the first time, Morelos has placed air quality high up on the political agenda with the aim of protecting public health."

Graco Ramírez, Governor of Morelos
The Air Pollution in

Ecatepec De Morelos , Mexico

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300%
OVER THE SAFE LEVEL PM2.5 annual exposure*

*PM 2.5 concentrations measured in micrograms of particles per cubic meter of air (µg/m3) Data: WHO Global Platform on Air Quality & Health

WHO Guideline (10)Lowest level at which premature mortality risk increases in response to long-term exposure

Interim target 1 (35)Associated with 15% higher premature mortality relative to the WHO guideline of 10 µg/m3

Interim target 2 (25)Associated with 6% lower premature mortality risk relative to Interim Target 1 (35 µg/m3)

Interim target 3 (15)Associated with 6% lower premature mortality risk relative to Interim Target 2 (25 µg/m3)

More about the data

Air Quality & Health Burden Mexico

41,723 Annual Deaths from air pollution
Outdoor AIR POLLUTION

Leading Killer

Ischemic heart disease

National Air Quality

20

annual average PM 2.5

Household AIR POLLUTION

Leading Killer

Ischemic heart disease

Child Deaths (0-5yrs)

544

per year

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