Air Pollution: Things To Keep In Mind In Order To Protect Yourself
2 years, 4 months ago

Air Pollution: Things To Keep In Mind In Order To Protect Yourself

News 18  

Air pollution is a major public health issue on a global scale, particularly in light of the accelerating urbanisation and economic growth. Globally, the combined impacts of household and outdoor air pollution were responsible for seven million fatalities. People who have chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are particularly susceptible to the negative effects of air pollution Asthma and COPD can be brought on suddenly by air pollution, which also raises respiratory morbidity and mortality rates The components and sources of pollutants change depending on the country, season, and time, which has an impact on the health impacts of air pollution. These tests can be used as preventative tests as owing to the results in these reports and you can take necessary action and protection into consideration “Taking necessary precautions like usage of masks, humidifiers and regular steam inhalation, along with a regular consultation with a physician will help people in saving themselves from the wrath of air pollution,” says Dr.Vigyan Mishra, Chief of Lab, Neuberg Diagnostics, North Reducing air pollution, use of protective respiratory devices and getting the preventative panel tests done would surely assist us in preventing respiratory issues due to air pollution.

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Tackling air pollution is an economic imperative, not just a health crisis
4 days, 10 hours ago

Tackling air pollution is an economic imperative, not just a health crisis

Live Mint  

Even as air pollution chokes Indian cities, nearly ₹858 crore allocated by the central government for pollution control in 2024-25 remains unspent. Meanwhile, Delhi’s 2025-26 budget proposes ₹300 crore for emergency pollution control measures and a new command centre to monitor air and water quality. From 11-13 November last year, at the peak of the pollution crisis, Artha Global’s Centre …

Protect yourself from the dangerous haze of wildfire smoke
1 week, 5 days ago

Protect yourself from the dangerous haze of wildfire smoke

LA Times  

It visibly lingers in the air, during and after a wildfire: a thick blanket of smoke and soot coupled with ash coating parked cars. Exposure to air pollution such as wildfire smoke can also lead to the onset of asthma in otherwise healthy people, Lamb said. What’s elevating the health risk are the toxic chemicals from plastics, paint from the …

Nearly ALL of the world is breathing dirty air: Shocking map reveals how just 17% of cities have safe levels of air pollution - so, how toxic is your hometown?
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3 weeks ago

Nearly ALL of the world is breathing dirty air: Shocking map reveals how just 17% of cities have safe levels of air pollution - so, how toxic is your hometown?

Daily Mail  

Nearly the entire world is breathing dirty air, a shocking new study has revealed. On this map, only blue circles show areas with levels of air pollution considered safe by the WHO India was home to seven of the nine most polluted cities in the world, including New Delhi which had 91.6 micrograms of PM2.5 particles per square metre of …

How China plans to eliminate severe air pollution within months
1 month, 1 week ago

How China plans to eliminate severe air pollution within months

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chinese authorities are ramping up …

China aims to eliminate severe air pollution this year
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1 month, 1 week ago

China aims to eliminate severe air pollution this year

The Hindu  

China aims to effectively eliminate severe air pollution by the end of 2025, a senior environment official said, as authorities ramp up efforts in pollution control and emissions reduction in the "battle for blue skies." China will improve its air quality forecasting and early warning systems and enhance coordinated management of harmful airborne particles known as PM2.5, as well as …

One hour in polluted air, even at home, could dull your brain: Here’s what you need to know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

One hour in polluted air, even at home, could dull your brain: Here’s what you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Picture this: You are inching forward in rush-hour traffic, the air thick with exhaust fumes or strolling past a construction site as dust swirls around you. The invisible brain fog A British study published in Nature Communications has found that just one hour of exposure to air pollution can temporarily impair two critical cognitive functions: selective attention and emotion recognition. …

In charts: Making sense of air pollution claims by Nikhil Kamath’s podcast guest
1 month, 4 weeks ago

In charts: Making sense of air pollution claims by Nikhil Kamath’s podcast guest

Live Mint  

Bryan Johnson, known for his anti-ageing research, walked out of a podcast recording with Zerodha's co-founder Nikhil Kamath, complaining about discomfort due to the poor air quality. A study by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer and published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine on 3 February found a rise in lung cancer diagnoses among individuals who …

Rural India is Choking: Unmasking the Air Pollution Crisis from Biomass Burning, Stubble Fires, and Industrial Emissions
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rural India is Choking: Unmasking the Air Pollution Crisis from Biomass Burning, Stubble Fires, and Industrial Emissions

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 03, 2025 16:34 IST - 10 MINS READ In the village of Chhatikara in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district, Rukmini Devi, a mother of two, sits outside her thatched home on a hazy January afternoon, fanning a makeshift stove, as smoke from smouldering cow dung cakes rises into the air and swirls around her. Northern malaise The 2023 …

Citizens, environmentalists and residents demand action on Mumbai’s worsening air
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Citizens, environmentalists and residents demand action on Mumbai’s worsening air

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Troubled by the worsening air pollution in Mumbai, citizens, civil society members, and environmental groups convened on Friday evening at the YMCA Hall in Grant Road to discuss solutions to this pressing issue. “The MPCB has only seven to eight technical staff to address air pollution, but at least 30 more are needed,” he said during the event organised …

Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here are symptoms to watch for
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here are symptoms to watch for

CNN  

CNN — As some people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and especially cautious when cleaning up. You especially don’t want to come into contact with the ash in your lungs, eyes or skin.” Los Angeles Public Health has declared a local health emergency for the …

Air pollution bigger threat than cancer? Age-reversing CEO sounds alarm
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Air pollution bigger threat than cancer? Age-reversing CEO sounds alarm

India Today  

Bryan Johnson, a 45-year-old millionaire tech entrepreneur and longevity advocate, has made headlines for his unconventional mission to reverse ageing and extend human lifespans. Bryan Johnson, while highlighting his visit to India, shared a post on X said, "India would save more years of life by solving air pollution than curing cancer. The country’s air pollution levels contribute to nearly …

Air pollution caused by AI tech could lead to 1,300 U.S. deaths annually by 2030, researchers say
3 months ago

Air pollution caused by AI tech could lead to 1,300 U.S. deaths annually by 2030, researchers say

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Data centers needed to support the artificial intelligence industry may come …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Air gets too toxic to breathe: Whose problem is it really?
3 months, 1 week ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Air gets too toxic to breathe: Whose problem is it really?

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi’s Central Pollution Board, the Committee for Air Quality Management for the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas and the Central government’s Air Quality Early Warning System in Delhi have got into action as the national capital’s Air Quality Index moved into the “severe” category when it crossed the 400 mark -- it was 433 on Tuesday -- and invoked …

How air pollution is driving the rise of cardiovascular diseases
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How air pollution is driving the rise of cardiovascular diseases

Hindustan Times  

Long-term exposure to air pollution can significantly degrade the quality of life, primarily impacting the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for CVD morbidity and mortality, ranking second after high blood pressure, dietary risks and smoking,” says Dr Naresh Kumar Goyal, Senior Director & HOD Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi. Dr Naresh Kumar Goyal, …

Air pollution likely killed millions of Indians over a decade, study finds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Air pollution likely killed millions of Indians over a decade, study finds

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They found that around 3.8 million deaths from 2009 to 2019 could be linked to air pollution levels staying …

Air pollution deaths in India rose from 4.5 million to 7.3 million in 10 years: Lancet
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Air pollution deaths in India rose from 4.5 million to 7.3 million in 10 years: Lancet

India Today  

Long-term exposure to air pollution is claiming millions of lives in India, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. Over the decade, approximately 3.8 million deaths were attributed to air pollution levels exceeding India's air quality guideline of 40 micrograms per cubic metre. While India's national air pollution control programme, launched in 2017, aims …

Is pollution damaging your body from inside? Know from doctor the disadvantages of staying outside for hours
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Is pollution damaging your body from inside? Know from doctor the disadvantages of staying outside for hours

India TV News  

Cold and increasing pollution is making people sick. Pollution is making the body sick from the inside Dr. Hitesh Billa, Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist, Apollo Clinic, Manikonda says that 'Air pollution not only affects the lungs but also the cardiovascular system. Harmful effects of being exposed to air pollution for a long time Neurological problems – When you breathe polluted …

How environmental factors contribute to lung health decline
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How environmental factors contribute to lung health decline

India Today  

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, historically linked primarily to smoking, is increasingly recognised as a condition influenced by environmental factors. THE HIDDEN THREAT OF AIR POLLUTION Air pollution comprises a complex mixture of hazardous substances, including particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and carbon monoxide, among other pollutants. Additionally, indoor air pollution, primarily from biomass fuel combustion in rural households, poses a …

Air pollution is a national problem. Can you live with it?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Air pollution is a national problem. Can you live with it?

Live Mint  

These numbers reflect the air quality levels in different corners of Parth Phiroze Mehrotra’s house in a posh south Delhi neighbourhood. “Before this, I had 10 air purifiers in the house for over three years," says Phiroze Mehrotra, 38, editor-in-chief of publishing house Juggernaut Books. And then there are residents like Phiroze Mehrotra, who are finding ways to shield themselves—he’s …

Urgent warning over trendy wood burning stoves - as experts warn they are now the UK's biggest source of the most dangerous type of air pollution
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Urgent warning over trendy wood burning stoves - as experts warn they are now the UK's biggest source of the most dangerous type of air pollution

Daily Mail  

* Do you still love your wood burner? Please email: Aidan.Radnedge.MOL@mailonline.co.uk * Trendy wood burning stoves are the UK's biggest source of the most dangerous type of air pollution called PM2.5, new research shows. The only source of PM2.5 emissions that has increased since 2003 is domestic combustion, according to the Institute of Fiscal Studies report NEW: Air pollution in …

What are the long-term effects of air pollution on health? Know prevention tips
4 months ago

What are the long-term effects of air pollution on health? Know prevention tips

India TV News  

There has been an increase in respiratory infections over the past few weeks due to the cold weather and rising pollution levels. Other Health Effects caused by Air pollution are: Neurological Issues: Air pollution may increase the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Air pollution may increase the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. People with Health Conditions …

Over 90 pc of global deaths linked to pollution from landscape fires in poor countries: Study
4 months ago

Over 90 pc of global deaths linked to pollution from landscape fires in poor countries: Study

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Over 90 per cent of the global deaths per year linked to air pollution from landscape fires were in low and middle-income countries, including India, according to a study published in The Lancet journal. The findings highlighted geographic and socioeconomic inequalities in how landscape fires affect public health, an international team of researchers, including those from Monash University, …

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy
4 months ago

Delhi’s pollution emergency and India’s aspiration to become a leading economy

Firstpost  

Delhi has turned out to be one of the most polluted places on this planet, an undesirable achievement for a nation that has always prioritised and promoted the principles of ecological consciousness As India aims to become the third largest economy in the world, it has considerably failed to develop a policy plan that may control the play of the …

Air pollution can affect kidney health, know symptoms and prevention tips
4 months, 1 week ago

Air pollution can affect kidney health, know symptoms and prevention tips

India TV News  

So much pollution every year, when will we find a solution? Do the people living in Delhi need to find another place where they can go with their family to escape from 'Delhi which has become a gas chamber' and breathe clean air? Symptoms of kidney failure Urine infection-burning sensation Less or more urine Back Pain Leg swelling Difficulty in …

10 ways you can contribute to reducing pollution
4 months, 1 week ago

10 ways you can contribute to reducing pollution

India Today  

Pollution is one of the biggest challenges of our time, and addressing it requires collective effort. Here are 10 impactful ways you can contribute to reducing pollution: ADOPT CARPOOLING OR PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Private vehicles are a major source of air pollution. CONSERVE ENERGY Reducing energy consumption not only saves money but also reduces pollution. PROPER WASTE MANAGEMENT Dispose of waste …

Declining air quality in India - a primer on how to survive living with poor AQI
4 months, 1 week ago

Declining air quality in India - a primer on how to survive living with poor AQI

The Hindu  

The combination of festive activities and the onset of winter have further deteriorated the Air Quality Index in certain States and Union Territories across India forcing the Union Health Ministry to issue an advisory directing state health departments and healthcare facilities to enhance their preparedness to safeguard the health of public against the ill-effects of rising air pollution levels. Experts …

What happens to your body with constant exposure to pollution? A guide to combating pollution and staying fit
4 months, 1 week ago

What happens to your body with constant exposure to pollution? A guide to combating pollution and staying fit

Hindustan Times  

Air pollution has become a growing concern worldwide, with its levels steadily rising due to urbanisation, industrialisation, and increasing vehicle emissions. Indoor Air Quality Tips Benefits Proper ventilation Reduces buildup of indoor pollutants Air purifiers Captures harmful particles in the air Avoid tobacco smoke Reduces indoor air pollution Top picks for air purifiers for combating indoor pollution Outdoor precautions When …

Air Quality Index Explained: Howe Toxic Air Threatens Heart Health and Brain Function
4 months, 1 week ago

Air Quality Index Explained: Howe Toxic Air Threatens Heart Health and Brain Function

Deccan Chronicle  

After a week of "severe" pollution levels in Delhi, the city's air quality improved slightly but still remained "very poor", as it recorded the season's lowest temperature on Thursday morning. AQI: The Air Quality Index is a system designed to monitor the levels of five key air pollutants: ground-level ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. this …

Breathless in Delhi: How air pollution has held to spike in hospital visits
4 months, 1 week ago

Breathless in Delhi: How air pollution has held to spike in hospital visits

Firstpost  

Delhi’s air quality has plummeted to alarming levels over the past two days. Hospitals are witnessing about a 50 per cent surge in patient visits due to respiratory illnesses like bronchitis Men play cricket on a ground as the sky is enveloped with smog after Delhi's air quality worsened due to air pollution, in New Delhi, India, November 20, 2024. …

Inhaling Delhi’s polluted air is like smoking 50 cigarettes a day, doctor says
4 months, 1 week ago

Inhaling Delhi’s polluted air is like smoking 50 cigarettes a day, doctor says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The average air quality index in Delhi increased to …

World COPD Day 2024: Five tips to keep your lungs safe amid rising air pollution
4 months, 1 week ago

World COPD Day 2024: Five tips to keep your lungs safe amid rising air pollution

India TV News  

While the world continues to live with the adverse effects of air pollution, it becomes even more important to care for our lungs. Here are five tips to keep your lungs safe amid the rising air pollution. Know the Risks of Air Pollution Air pollution is a major risk to our health, especially to people with respiratory conditions like COPD. …

Doctor reveals air pollution’s worst effect on health, warns: 'If your exposure is more than 4 hours...’
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctor reveals air pollution’s worst effect on health, warns: 'If your exposure is more than 4 hours...’

Hindustan Times  

The state of air pollution in Delhi is getting more concerning by the day. According to Central Pollution Control Board, multiple stations of Delhi crossed the ‘severe plus’ category of AQI and neared 500 by Monday morning. These features were always present in extremes of ages such as children and elderly, but over the recent years, because of high pollution …

Air pollution is the leading cause of COPD: Why is this lung disease deadly
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Air pollution is the leading cause of COPD: Why is this lung disease deadly

India Today  

In recent weeks, Delhi has witnessed a dangerous spike in air pollution levels, with the air quality deteriorating to "severe" levels, prompting health warnings for millions of residents. According to the World Health Organisation, air pollution is one of the leading environmental risk factors for COPD, alongside smoking. In fact, air pollution contributed significantly to the 3.1 million deaths caused …

Toxic smog smothering India's capital smashes WHO limit
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Toxic smog smothering India's capital smashes WHO limit

Raw Story  

Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum. That is more than 53 times the World Health Organization recommended daily maximum of fine particulate matter -- dangerous cancer-causing microparticles known as PM2.5 pollutants that enter the bloodstream through the lungs. …

'Cloud of poison’: What’s behind Pakistan’s pollution crisis?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Cloud of poison’: What’s behind Pakistan’s pollution crisis?

Firstpost  

Pollution has reached ‘apocalyptic’ levels in Pakistan’s Punjab province. AFP Itchy throats, relentless coughing, and burning eyes—these are now daily complaints on the streets of major cities in Pakistan’s Punjab province, where suffocating smog has reached “apocalyptic” levels. “More and more people are coming with complaints of asthma, itchy throats, and coughing,” Dr Irfan Malik, a pulmonologist at one of …

Heat, air pollution, disease: Here's how climate change affects health
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heat, air pollution, disease: Here's how climate change affects health

Hindustan Times  

Record-breaking heat, extreme weather events, air pollution and the spread of infectious disease: climate change poses an already vast yet rising threat to the health of humans around the world, experts warn. Extreme heat The EU's climate monitor said this week that 2024 is "virtually certain" to surpass last year to become the hottest year in recorded history. Out of …

What air pollution does to women in India
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What air pollution does to women in India

Hindustan Times  

People are travelling out of cities like Delhi to cleaner locations to escape the pollution that has come to mark North India’s winters. Many women have weakened respiratory systems from indoor air pollution — from cooking fuels like wood and dung — leaving them all the more vulnerable to outdoor air pollution. Though this has hardly been studied in the …

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution worsens
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution worsens

Hindustan Times  

The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the hazardous impact on health is already taking its toll. New Delhi regularly ranks among the world's most polluted capitals, with a melange of factory and vehicle emissions exacerbated by agricultural fires blanketing the city each winter, stretching from mid-October until …

Pakistan’s second-largest city shuts down schools with air pollution above dangerous levels
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan’s second-largest city shuts down schools with air pollution above dangerous levels

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Delhi’s air quality was recorded in the “very poor” category on Sunday as AQI reached 382, according to country’s …

Lahore's Air Quality Soars to Record High, a Health Crisis for the City's Residents
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Lahore's Air Quality Soars to Record High, a Health Crisis for the City's Residents

India Today  

Lahore's air quality has reached a record high, with an air quality index of 1,067, considered dangerous by the WHO. The city has been enveloped by smog for days, with PM2.5 pollutants reaching over 40 times the safe limit. The air quality index is expected to remain high for the next three to four days, posing a significant health risk …

Why India’s Delhi Has One of World’s Worst Air Pollution Problems
5 months ago

Why India’s Delhi Has One of World’s Worst Air Pollution Problems

Bloomberg  

Hundreds of millions of Indians breathe some of the world’s most toxic air all year round. Air pollution in the capital area that’s home to about 30 million people is especially stubborn. This November, the capital saw some of the highest levels of pollution on record, and one measure of pollution in New Delhi frequently exceeds the World Health Organization’s …

Air Pollution Threatens Diwali Celebrations: Centre Issues Urgent Guidelines
5 months, 1 week ago

Air Pollution Threatens Diwali Celebrations: Centre Issues Urgent Guidelines

Live Mint  

Air pollution is a serious health challenge in several cities, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) in certain states/UTs reaching moderate to poor levels. Air pollution is a significant contributor to acute health conditions and exacerbates the progression of chronic diseases affecting the respiratory, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular systems. These chronic illnesses, attributed to prolonged exposure to air pollution, often lead …

Air pollution in Indian districts significantly increased death risk across age groups, study finds
7 months ago

Air pollution in Indian districts significantly increased death risk across age groups, study finds

Hindustan Times  

In Indian districts, air pollution exceeding national standards have been shown to increase death risk across all age groups - by 86 per cent in newborns, 100-120 per cent in children under five years of age and 13 per cent in adults, according to a study. Among newborns and children aged under five, the chances "appeared to be almost two-fold …

Can Lung Cancer Strike Without Cigarette Smoking? Deepening the Connection With Air Pollution
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Lung Cancer Strike Without Cigarette Smoking? Deepening the Connection With Air Pollution

ABP News  

Recent studies have underscored a profound link between lung cancer and air pollution, challenging previous assumptions about the primary causes of lung cancer. In urban areas with high levels of pollution, the incidence of lung cancer and related mortality rates have been observed to rise in parallel with worsening air quality. Governments, health organizations, and communities must prioritize efforts to …

PM2.5 causes 12,000 deaths every year in Delhi: Why is it so deadly?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM2.5 causes 12,000 deaths every year in Delhi: Why is it so deadly?

India Today  

Around 33,000 deaths every year from 10 cities in India are attributed to air pollution, a recent Lancet study states. Adding to this, Delhi tops the list of experiencing the worst effects of particulate matter resulting in 12,000 deaths every year. While the devastating health effects of air pollution don't come as a surprise, the Lancet study researchers found how …

Air pollution exposure leading to deaths even when meeting Indian norms: Study
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Air pollution exposure leading to deaths even when meeting Indian norms: Study

Hindustan Times  

Air pollution exposure can cause deaths even at levels much lower than what is considered the Indian national standard, according to a new study published in Lancet Planetary Health. The report found that across 10 major cities in India — Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Shimla, and Varanasi – around 33,000 deaths every year are attributable to …

Cancer patients exposed to air pollution at higher risk of heart disease, death: Study
9 months, 1 week ago

Cancer patients exposed to air pollution at higher risk of heart disease, death: Study

Firstpost  

Air pollution could increase the risk of heart diseases and death in cancer patients, adding to health inequities experienced by the group, according to a new research. Even short-term exposure to unhealthy levels of air pollution can quickly affect the heart health of cancer patients, according to the researchers. Air pollution also worsens health inequities around the world as disadvantaged …

Cancer patients exposed to air pollution at higher risk of heart disease, death: Study
9 months, 1 week ago

Cancer patients exposed to air pollution at higher risk of heart disease, death: Study

India TV News  

New research has found that air pollution may heighten the likelihood of heart disease and mortality among cancer patients, exacerbating existing health disparities within this population. The study analyzed eight papers published from 2000 to 2023 that examined how air pollution directly affects cardiovascular conditions like heart attacks and strokes, alongside cancer. Researchers have discovered that brief exposure to high …

Air pollution linked to 8.1 million deaths in 2021, second-leading cause globally
9 months, 1 week ago

Air pollution linked to 8.1 million deaths in 2021, second-leading cause globally

India Today  

Air pollution is impacting human health heavily, becoming the second leading risk factor for death globally. The State of Global Air 2024 report was released on Wednesday, which shows that in 2021, air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally, including more than 7,00,000 children under five years old. The effects of improving air quality and energy access have led …

Air pollution killed 135 million people in last four decades, landmark study finds
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Air pollution killed 135 million people in last four decades, landmark study finds

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Air pollution caused around 135 million premature deaths worldwide in the past four decades, one …

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