A recent study revealed that approximately 25% of the population in the country is affected by high levels of air pollution. The research, conducted over a period of 5 years, analyzed data from 10,000 individuals in urban areas. It was found that the main contributors to air pollution were vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and household burning of solid fuels. The study also estimated that the economic cost of air pollution-related health issues was around $50 million per year, with an average of 500 premature deaths annually. The findings have prompted calls for stricter regulations on emissions and increased public awareness campaigns to address this pressing issue.