Air pollution shows negative impact on children's health: Study
2 years, 4 months ago

Air pollution shows negative impact on children's health: Study

Hindustan Times  

New research has shown the ill effects of pollution exposure among children. Further, higher air pollution was linked to lower cardiac autonomic regulation in children, which impacts how fast the heart beats and how hard it pumps, according to the study. Air pollution shows negative impact on children's health: Study Researchers looked at blood samples from more than 100 healthy children ages 9-11 in the Sacramento area where pollutants near their homes were recorded by the Environmental Protection Agency. "By examining daily and monthly levels of particulate matter in relation to children's inflammation and autonomic physiology, this study further demonstrates the immediate consequences of exposure to air pollution, which may increase risk of future disease," Parenteau said. Furthermore, Parenteau added: "As climate change continues to impact children and families, it is paramount to understand the impact of environmental contaminants such as air pollution on children's physiology."

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What are the long-term effects of air pollution on health? Know prevention tips
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Pollution protection tips for children: How to minimise the impact of pollution on your child’s lungs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pollution protection tips for children: How to minimise the impact of pollution on your child’s lungs

Hindustan Times  

Do you ever wonder how pollution might be affecting your child’s lungs? How does air pollution impact children's lungs Hinders lung development: Prolonged exposure can slow lung growth, making kids prone to respiratory problems later in life. Common symptoms: Persistent coughing, wheezing, nasal congestion, eye irritation, and frequent colds are common indicators that air pollution is affecting your child’s lungs. …

Breathless in Delhi: How air pollution has held to spike in hospital visits
1 month 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. …

Pakistan’s second-largest city shuts down schools with air pollution above dangerous levels
1 month, 2 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 …

Pollution Worsens Respiratory Conditions in Children, With Nebulizers on the Rise
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pollution Worsens Respiratory Conditions in Children, With Nebulizers on the Rise

India Today  

Pollution worsens, leading to a rise in nebulizer use among children in Delhi-NCR. A 8-year-old boy named Rubaab has been using a nebuliser to relieve breathing difficulties caused by croup. The resurgence of pollutants due to farm fires ahead of the festive season is making matters worse for children with breathing problems. Doctors say that pollution adds to the distress …

Air pollution in Indian districts significantly increased death risk across age groups, study finds
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

What is the impact of Air Pollution on children's brains? Explain doctors
8 months ago

What is the impact of Air Pollution on children's brains? Explain doctors

India TV News  

The worsening level of pollution hurts people's health. According to doctors, due to poisonous air, people become victims of respiratory diseases like asthma, and bronchitis, many people have also started complaining of watery eyes and itching in the throat. Recently, a study by Spain's Barcelona Institute for Global Health has shockingly revealed that air pollution has more impact on the …

How can India monitor air pollution-related illnesses effectively? | Explained
1 year, 1 month ago

How can India monitor air pollution-related illnesses effectively? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: For a brief period in October, Mumbai’s air quality matched the stifling haze that covered the national capital, where people complained of burning eyes, choking and troubled breathing. Weaving health in climate action plans helps plot local patterns of diseases related to air pollution, says Dr. Pallavi Pant, who leads the Health Effects Institute’s Global Health …

Increasing pollution levels contributing to asthma exacerbations: Effective management strategies
1 year, 1 month ago

Increasing pollution levels contributing to asthma exacerbations: Effective management strategies

India TV News  

While the festivities of Diwali bring us a lot to celebrate, what it also brings with it are more concentrated levels of pollutants and particulate matter, such as those found in haze and smoke when fireworks are used. This rise in pollution along with the cold and dry air in the atmosphere due to the change in season, can irritate …

Protect your kids from air pollution by 5 simple precautions | EXPLAINED
1 year, 1 month ago

Protect your kids from air pollution by 5 simple precautions | EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Air pollution: Deteriorating Delhi-NCR air quality, due to changing weather patterns and stubble burning has left citizens worried. Prolonged exposure to air pollution can hinder a child's physical and cognitive development, potentially resulting in learning difficulties and behavioural challenges. Children who have been exposed to high levels of air pollution may be at greater risk for chronic diseases such as …

Air pollution can damage your child's lungs; 8 important measures to save kids from toxic air
1 year, 1 month ago

Air pollution can damage your child's lungs; 8 important measures to save kids from toxic air

Hindustan Times  

Delhi's declining air quality owing to the weather change and incidents of stubble burning in North India has become a cause of concern for Delhi residents who face several health risks due to the toxic air. By staying informed about the daily Air Quality Index, you and your children can plan activities accordingly and avoid spending prolonged periods outdoors when …

1 in 3 Americans breathe unhealthy air, new report says
1 year, 8 months ago

1 in 3 Americans breathe unhealthy air, new report says

Salon  

A new report by the American Lung Association found that more than one in three Americans were exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution between 2019 to 2021. Released on Wednesday, the 24th annual State of the Air report grades Americans' exposure to two of the nation's most pervasive air pollutants: ground-level ozone, an air pollutant that forms smog, and …

Air pollution impacts every stage of human life, report finds
1 year, 8 months ago

Air pollution impacts every stage of human life, report finds

Al Jazeera  

From foetal development to dementia, 10 years of studies show the adverse impact of air pollution. Air pollution impacts every stage of human life from foetal development and the cognitive abilities of teenagers to adult mental health, according to a report that synthesises the findings of more than 35,000 studies from around the world. “The most important new finding is …

Air pollutants linked with asthma attacks in children
1 year, 11 months ago

Air pollutants linked with asthma attacks in children

Live Mint  

Moderate levels of two outdoor air pollutants, ozone and fine particulate matter, are associated with non-viral asthma attacks in children and adolescents who live in low-income urban areas, a study conducted in the US has found. "The strong association this study demonstrates between specific air pollutants among children in impoverished urban communities and non-viral asthma attacks further augments the evidence …

Poor air quality causing respiratory illnesses in children: Paediatricians
2 years ago

Poor air quality causing respiratory illnesses in children: Paediatricians

Hindustan Times  

The city’s worsening air quality has taken a toll on children’s health with many of them suffering from respiratory illnesses, paediatricians have said. Dr Tejal Shetty, consultant paediatrician, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, said about 10-12 children are visiting the outpatient department every day with complaint of persistent cough and cold that deteriorate in the evening. Fluctuations in temperatures make …

Aircalypse: From stunted growth in kids to obesity in adults, from diabetes to cancer, pollution bringing it all on
2 years, 1 month ago

Aircalypse: From stunted growth in kids to obesity in adults, from diabetes to cancer, pollution bringing it all on

Firstpost  

The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category on Friday morning as the overall Air Quality Index of the city jumped to 472 New Delhi: With Air Quality in the national capital continuing to remain in the ‘severe’ category for two consecutive days, people have been complaining of various respiratory issues. Dr Arvind also said that …

Simple Measures Can Go A Long Way To Combat Air Pollution In Schools, Says Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Simple Measures Can Go A Long Way To Combat Air Pollution In Schools, Says Study

News 18  

Most primary schools experience levels of pollution which exceed the safe levels set out by the World Health Organization, yet simple measures can cut outdoor and indoor exposure of toxins by almost half, according to a new study. Working with a select number of London schools, researchers from Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research investigated whether putting up a …

Pollution Exposure in Infancy Alters Gut Microbes, May Increase Disease Risk: Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Pollution Exposure in Infancy Alters Gut Microbes, May Increase Disease Risk: Study

News 18  

Exposure to air pollution in the first six months of life impacts a child’s gut bacteria in ways that could increase risk of allergies, obesity and diabetes, and even influence brain development, a study has warned. “This study adds to the growing body of literature showing that air pollution exposure, even during infancy, may alter the gut microbiome, with important …

Rise in air pollution related ailments in children, say doctors
2 years, 6 months ago

Rise in air pollution related ailments in children, say doctors

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: On March 11, five-year-old Husaif Mulani returned home from his primary school in Andheri. Children are more physiologically more susceptible to air pollution, Dr Niranjan Sit of National Allergy Ashtma Bronchitis Institute, Kolkata said, “Children are born with smaller lungs. Impact on children Medical experts said that air pollution does not only trigger respiratory illnesses among children, it can …

Urban Air Pollution Caused 1.8 Million Excess Deaths In 2019: Study In Lancet
2 years, 11 months ago

Urban Air Pollution Caused 1.8 Million Excess Deaths In 2019: Study In Lancet

ABP News  

New Delhi: Around 86 per cent of people living in urban areas across the globe, which is almost equal to 2.5 billion people, are exposed to unhealthy particulate matter levels. In 2019, around 86 per cent of urban inhabitants worldwide lived in areas exceeding the WHO guideline, which resulted in an excess of 1.8 million deaths, the study said. In …

Air pollution claims over 10 lakh lives every year and yet we tend to ignore it
3 years, 2 months ago

Air pollution claims over 10 lakh lives every year and yet we tend to ignore it

Firstpost  

Of late, fewer COVID-19 cases have been recorded in India and this is the right time to focus on health hazards of ambient air pollution in India. The WHO’s 2016 median year data shows that the absolute number of ambient air pollution attributable deaths in India is the second-highest in the World, next to China. The WHO’s 2016 median year …

Doctors: Air pollution a major problem for children; Urgent issue for next Cabinet
3 years, 8 months ago

Doctors: Air pollution a major problem for children; Urgent issue for next Cabinet

NL Times  

The new Cabinet must pay more attention to the issue of air pollution, particularly as low air quality is especially problematic for children. Connect the necessity of achieving healthy air with the challenges of climate change, energy transition and the nitrogen problem, and prevent health damage from air pollution", Longfonds Director Michael Rutgers said. In the joint manifesto, the organizations …

US study links air pollution to increased Covid-19 mortality, Indian experts say causal link not established
4 years, 1 month ago

US study links air pollution to increased Covid-19 mortality, Indian experts say causal link not established

Hindustan Times  

A new analysis of more than 3,000 counties in the US suggests that people with long-term exposure to PM 2.5 may be more likely to die from Covid-19, leading to increased concern about the trajectory of the disease and its fatality rate in parts of north India battling alarmingly high levels of air pollution. The US study, published in the …

Exposure to air pollution increases Covid-19 deaths by 15% worldwide: Study
4 years, 1 month ago

Exposure to air pollution increases Covid-19 deaths by 15% worldwide: Study

Live Mint  

Washington: Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of dying from COVID-19 and, for the first time, a study has estimated the proportion of deaths from the coronavirus that could be attributed to the exacerbating effects of air pollution for every country in the world. The study, published in Cardiovascular Research on Tuesday, estimated that …

Air pollution now biggest health risk in India, says report
4 years, 2 months ago

Air pollution now biggest health risk in India, says report

The Hindu  

Long-term exposure to outdoor and household air pollution contributed to over 1.67 million annual deaths from stroke, heart attack, diabetes, lung cancer, chronic lung diseases and neonatal diseases in India in 2019, according to the State of Global Air 2020 by the U.S.-based Health Effects Institute. Overall, air pollution was now the largest risk factor for death among all health …

Air Pollution Led to More Than 16 Lakh Deaths in India in 2019, Infants at Maximum Risk: Report
4 years, 2 months ago

Air Pollution Led to More Than 16 Lakh Deaths in India in 2019, Infants at Maximum Risk: Report

News 18  

New Delhi: At a time when uncertainty on the link between air pollution and Covid-19 transmission and infection looms large over India, it has emerged that air pollution is now the largest risk factor for deaths among all health risks in the country and a high risk factor for newborns. According to State of Global Air Report, 2020, long-term exposure …

Over 1 Lakh Infants Died Due to Air Pollution in India in 2019, Global Study Reveals
4 years, 2 months ago

Over 1 Lakh Infants Died Due to Air Pollution in India in 2019, Global Study Reveals

News 18  

The first-ever comprehensive analysis of air pollution’s global impact on newborns finds that outdoor and household particulate matter pollution contributed to the deaths of more than 1,16,000 Indian infants in their first month of life in 2019, a new global study on Wednesday. Long-term exposure to outdoor and household air pollution contributed to over 1.67 million annual deaths from stroke, …

Polluted air linked to increase in blood pressure: Study
4 years, 3 months ago

Polluted air linked to increase in blood pressure: Study

Hindustan Times  

A seven-year study until 2016 involving 5,300 adult residents of different parts of Delhi found that exposure to polluted air was linked to an increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure and an enhanced risk of developing hypertension. The authors of the study from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Public Health Foundation of India and Centre for Chronic …

Air pollution increases likelihood of death from coronavirus, ONS study finds
4 years, 4 months ago

Air pollution increases likelihood of death from coronavirus, ONS study finds

The Telegraph  

People living in polluted areas are more likely to die from coronavirus, a new study shows, establishing "some evidence" of a causal link. Professor Alastair Lewis, of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science at the University of York, who advised the ONS on the design of the study, said: "The ONS analysis shows that long-term exposure to air pollution does …

Millions of Infants at Risk of Brain Damage from Toxic Air Pollution in South Asia
7 years ago

Millions of Infants at Risk of Brain Damage from Toxic Air Pollution in South Asia

CNN  

17 million infants worldwide are breathing in toxic air, potentially affecting their brain development. More than two-thirds of these children live in South Asia and are exposed to pollution six times higher than recommended limits. Air pollution is one of the biggest threats to child health globally, with the risk of brain damage increasing with exposure. The report also mentions …

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