POLLUTION

IN MEXICO
In 1992, the United Nations described Mexico City’s air as
the most polluted on the planet. Six years later, that air
earned Mexico the reputation of “the most dangerous city in
the world for children”.

POLLUTION IN MEXICO

According to the World Bank, air pollution

kills nearly 33,000 Mexicans every year.

In 2002, there were 43,719,756 persons under 19

years of age in Mexico, representing just over
40 percent of the total population.

CONTROL STRATEGIES

☐ REDUCE THE USE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES

☐ STOPPING DAYS
☐ CONTROL OF VEHICLE CONDITIONS
☐ CHANGE OF FUELS
☐COMPULSORY IMPLEMENTATION OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTERS
☐ REDUCTION OF LEAD AND SULFUR IN FUELS

SOURCES OF AIR POLLUTION

IN MEXICO CITY
In Mexico City's atmosphere, the pollutants are found as primary
and secondary pollutants. Primary Pollutant are known as those
that are emitted directly to the environment, such as Carbon
Monoxide and Sulfur Dioxide. Secondary Pollutants are created
in the atmosphere due to chemical reactions, such
as Sulfate and Ozone.

Corrosion and pollution in Mexico. (n.d.). Retrieved February 12, 2020, from https://corrosion-
doctors.org/AtmCorros/mapMexico.htm
BBC News. (2019, May 15). Mexico City declares pollution alert. Retrieved February 12, 2020, from
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48279972