The male population was 42 million 734 thousand 71 (50.1%) and the female population was 42 million 638 thousand 306 (49.9%). The population in Fethiye decreased from 177 thousand 702 in 2022, to 177 thousand 569 in 2023. The population in Seydikemer increased from 62 thousand 622 in 2022, to 65 thousand 851 in 2023. 20 regions with the highest air pollution in Türkiye were analyzed, with Iskenderun taking the lead and Istanbul’s Kadıköy district ranking second. Pointing out that according to the World Health Organization, air pollution causes 13 deaths per minute worldwide, Greenpeace Climate and Energy expert Gökhan Ersoy said that in Türkiye, air pollution ranks fifth after tobacco, overweight, hypertension and hyperglycemia in risks leading to death.

Source: The Guardian February 12, 2024 05:19 UTC