Lima: Poor air quality causes respiratory diseases

In Lima, Peru, respiratory diseases are a growing public health crisis, affecting hundreds of thousands, including non-smokers. Experts link the rise in chronic conditions such as COPD to severe air pollution from traffic and industry. Despite efforts like reforestation and fog catchers, Lima’s air quality remains among the worst in Latin America. Activists and doctors stress the urgent need for environmental action to protect public health.

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