Based on a small number of studies conducted in the Maldives, in Malé concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) – the pollutant with the largest effect of respiratory and cardiovascular health – exceed the WHO ambient air quality guideline for clean air.
Kulingana na idadi ndogo ya tafiti zilizofanywa katika Maldives, katika viwango vya Wanaume vya chembe chembe ndogo (PM2.5) - kichafuzi chenye athari kubwa zaidi ya afya ya upumuaji na moyo na mishipa - huzidi mwongozo wa WHO wa ubora wa hewa kwa hewa safi.