People in Slovakia's most polluted areas can expect to live more than two years less than those in the cleanest regions.
17. Jun 2026 at 21:45
People in Slovakia's most polluted areas can expect to live more than two years less than those in the cleanest regions.
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A new study found that air pollution reduces life expectancy by more than two years in Slovakia’s most affected regions. (source: TASR)
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