The World Health Organization (WHO) reported over 12 million people died worldwide in 2012 from air, water and soil pollution, as well as from secondhand smoke, chemical exposure, climate change and ultraviolet radiation. While children and older adults were the most at risk, these findings further substantiate the relationship between environmental factors and our health. Click to learn which areas of the world are at the greatest risk and why we need to invest in strategies to reduce environmental hazards. |