United Nations
Note by the Secretary-General: Progress on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and well-being
Report
28 Feb 2025
NCD Alliance, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
03 Mar 2020
This policy brief highlights the critical link between air pollution and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), calling for urgent action from policymakers, health professionals, and communities to protect health by improving air quality. It underscores the right to clean air as a fundamental part of the right to health.