# pollution in New York

By [elimansiz.eth](https://paragraph.com/@elimansiz) · 2022-07-09

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Health Department estimates show that each year, PM2. 5 pollution in New York City causes more than 3,000 deaths, 2,000 hospital admissions for lung and heart conditions, and approximately 6,000 emergency department visits for asthma in children and adults. A modest reduction of 10% in current PM2.

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