Comportamiento de la Mortalidad por Exposición a Material Particulado en Países de América del Sur en el Periodo 2010- 2019

Mortality associated with exposure to particulate matter (PM) is a growing concern in global public health. These particles, coming from various pollution sources, are linked to an increase in premature mortality and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. WHO studies reveal that 9 out of 10 people breathe air with dangerous levels of pollutants, highlighting the need for effective control policies. In Latin America and the Caribbean, a high proportion of the urban population is exposed to PM2.5 levels that exceed WHO recommendations, contributing to more than 58,000 deaths annually. Rapid urbanization and industrialization exacerbate the problem, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This article analyzes PM mortality trends in the region from 2010 to 2019, using OECD data and air quality monitoring tools. The importance of measures to reduce exposure and mitigate adverse effects on public health is highlighted.