Air pollution in Bishkek led to 112 deaths for a year. The study «Impact of air pollution on the health and social aspects of the lives of women and children in Bishkek», initiated by UNICEF, says.
Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk factor for premature death and poor health.
Experts estimate that the impact of air pollution on health from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 resulted in 112 deaths and the loss of 3,568 disability-adjusted life years.
It also has a negative economic impact — the estimated welfare loss in 2021-2022 is 2 billion soms.
