The Cost of Air Pollution in Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital is one of the world's fastest growing megacities, but many are breathing polluted air. This report estimates that in 2018, air pollution caused more than 11,200 premature deaths in Lagos. Children under five are the most affected accounting for about six...

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Main Author: Croitoru, Lelia
Other Authors: Kelly, Andrew, Chang, Jiyoun Christina
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C The World Bank 2019
Series:World Bank E-Library Archive
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