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Air pollution tops health risks in Nepal, World Bank report

KATHMANDU: Air pollution has emerged as the leading cause of death and disability in Nepal, reducing average life expectancy by 3.4 years and causing approximately 26,000 premature deaths annually, according to a new World Bank report, “Towards Clean Air in Nepal: Benefits, Pollution Sources, and Solutions.” The report highlights...

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