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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022

Air Quality, Pollution and Sustainability Trends in South Asia: A Population-Based Study.

Saima Abdul Jabbar, Laila Tul Qadar, Sulaman Ghafoor, Lubna Rasheed, Zouina Sarfraz, Azza Sarfraz, Muzna Sarfraz, Miguel Felix, Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda

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Saima Abdul JabbarResearch, Nishtar Medical University, Multan 60000, Pakistan.
Laila Tul QadarResearch, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur 06318, Pakistan.
Sulaman GhafoorResearch, Nishtar Medical University, Multan 60000, Pakistan.
Lubna RasheedResearch, University Medical and Dental College Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38800, Pakistan.
Zouina SarfrazResearch and Publications, Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Queen's Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.ORCID 0000-0002-5132-7455
Azza SarfrazPediatrics and Child Health, The Aga Khan University, Karachi 74800, Pakistan.
Muzna SarfrazResearch, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan.
Miguel FelixAllergy and Pulmonology, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón 0901-952, Ecuador.ORCID 0000-0002-2243-3646
Ivan Cherrez-OjedaAllergy and Pulmonology, Universidad Espíritu Santo, Samborondón 0901-952, Ecuador.ORCID 0000-0002-1610-239X

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introductionWorsening air quality and pollution lead to numerous environmental health and sustainability issues in the South Asia region. This study analyzes India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal for air quality data trends and sustainability indicators. METHODOLOGY: By using a population-based study design, six South Asian countries were analyzed using a step-wise approach. Data were obtained from government websites and publicly available repositories for region dynamics and key variables.

resultsBetween 1990 and 2020, air quality data indicated the highest rise in CO

conclusionsAir pollution is prevalent across a majority of South Asia countries. Owing to unsustainable industrial practices, pollution trends have risen to hazardous levels. Economic, environmental, and human health impacts have manifested and require urgent, concerted efforts by governing bodies in the region.

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Air PollutionCOVID-19BangladeshCarbon DioxideEnvironmental PollutionHumansIndiaNepalPakistanSri LankaCarbon Dioxideair pollutionair qualitypopulation trendsSouth Asiasustainability

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PMCPMC9224398

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