The forecast for mortality due to air pollution in Canada shows a consistent decline from 2024 through 2028. In 2023, the mortality rate was higher than the forecast for 2024. The downward trend, with annual decreases observed in forecasted data for 2024 (2.44%), 2025 (2.44%), 2026 (2.44%), and 2027 (2.46%), illustrates a promising improvement. These year-on-year reductions contribute to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.43% over the five-year period, indicating a sustained improvement in air quality and its health impacts.
Key future trends to watch for include technological advancements in emission control, changes in environmental policy, and the impact of public awareness campaigns on reducing air pollution. Monitoring these factors will be crucial to maintaining or accelerating the observed positive trend.
