Thai people’s lifespan has dropped by 1.78 years due to PM2.5 air pollution

Thai people’s lifespan has dropped by 1.78 years due to PM2.5 air pollution

Thai people’s lifespan has dropped by 1.78 years due to PM2.5 air pollution, according to research published by Kasikorn Research Centre.

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On the other hand, Thai people’s lifespan would increase by 1.78 years if the average PM2.5 reading does not exceed 5 micrograms per cubic metre, which is in-line with the World Health Organisation standard.

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PM2.5 refers to particles that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter.

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