Health Impacts of Air Pollution in Canada: Estimates of morbidity and premature mortality outcomes – 2021 Report

Air pollution is recognized globally as a major contributor to the development of disease and premature death and represents the largest environmental risk factor to human health (WHO 2016). Exposure to air pollution increases the risk of premature mortality from heart disease, stroke and lung cancer. The health and atmospheric sciences have advanced significantly in the past two decades, making it possible to estimate the number of deaths and illnesses associated with air pollution.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 17:43 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 17:43 (UTC)
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open_canada_date_published	2021-03-15 00:00:00
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title_fr	Les impacts sur la santé de la pollution de l’air au Canada : Estimation de la morbidité et des décès prématurés – rapport 2021
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