Transport largest source of air pollution
Yangon’s traffic congestion is a major factor in fouling the city’s air, experts say. Speaking at an air quality seminar, Dr Than Htut, a retired head of the Occupational Health Unit, said it was the most important of three major causes of air pollution, the other two being electricity distribution and industry.
Particles and dust known as PM10, detected in quality control tests around the city, could cause respiratory diseases and chronic lung ailments, he said.
