New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- According to the World Health Organization, nearly 99% of people around the world breathe polluted air. It is an alarming reality that exposes everyone to harmful particles and increases the risk of respiratory problems and long-term health issues. As a reminder issued in the public interest, WHO recently shared a set of actionable steps every individual can take to reduce their air pollution footprint.

As per WHO, air pollution leads to illnesses such as ischemic heart disease, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer. The impact doesn't end there. WHO identifies air pollution as a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases and a cause of more deaths than malnutrition, alcohol use, and ph...