It is estimated that some 7 million premature deaths may be attributed to air pollution.[2] India has the highest death rate due to air pollution.[19] India also has more deaths from asthma than any other nation according to the World Health Organisation. In December 2013 air pollution was estimated to kill 500,000 people in China each year.[20] There is a correlation between pneumonia-related deaths and air pollution from motor vehicles.[21]
Air pollution is estimated to reduce life expectancy by almost nine months across the European Union.[22] Causes of deaths include strokes, heart disease, COPD, lung cancer, and lung infections.[2]