Deaths from air pollution Japan 2010-2019
number of deaths attributable to air pollution exposure.
A major cause of air pollution is fossil fuel combustion, which is produced from power plants and industrial facilities. In Japan, fossil fuels such as petroleum and coal had the largest share of the primary energy supply. Another cause is carbon dioxide emissions from the transport sector since PM 2.5 is generated from sources such as automobile exhaust fumes. Therefore, most pollution areas are highly populated, urban areas.
In 2019, the number of deaths due to air pollution in Japan was estimated at 42.6 thousand. Since 2010, the number of deaths has risen continuously, making Japan one of the countries with a high Health risks and sources of air pollution
The most common air pollutant is particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, also called PM 2.5. The air pollutants can invade the lungs and cause asthma, cancer, heart diseases, allergies, and other health conditions.A major cause of air pollution is fossil fuel combustion, which is produced from power plants and industrial facilities. In Japan, fossil fuels such as petroleum and coal had the largest share of the primary energy supply. Another cause is carbon dioxide emissions from the transport sector since PM 2.5 is generated from sources such as automobile exhaust fumes. Therefore, most pollution areas are highly populated, urban areas.