When it comes to air and water pollution, the health costs of policy inaction can be considerable.
Did you know that over three quarters of a million people die prematurely around the world every year because of outdoor air pollution? Many of these deaths and their related costs may be avoided with appropriate environmental policies. In fact, improving environmental conditions upstream to prevent environment-related health problems from developing can be far more effective than trying to treat health problems when they arise further downstream. That means significant cost savings for healthcare as well.
Polluted air, water and soil can cause acute illnesses, such as respiratory and cardiovascular disease, or cancers and neuro-developmental and hormonal disorders, and can also lead to death.
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