Premature deaths related to air pollution in Poland in 2021, by pollutant
There were almost 50,000 premature deaths in Poland attributable to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations above the WHO AQ guideline in 2021. PM2.5 can lead to many health issues, such as lung cancer, asthma, and strokes. Coal-fired power plants, which are Poland's biggest polluters, are a significant source of PM2.5 emissions.