Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Fuelling Rise in Miscarriages, Other Complications among Pregnant Women, Babies
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Fuelling Rise in Miscarriages, Other Complications among Pregnant Women, Babies

News 18  

It is a well-known fact that air pollution causes serious complications in pregnant women and newborns. But now doctors in Delhi-NCR have raised serious concerns regarding the effects of toxic air on pregnant women. Another gynaecologist, Dr Vaishali Sharma in Delhi, is Apart from miscarriages, doctors have also been seeing numerous cases of infertility, not just in women but also in men. Though newborns and pregnant women are the among most vulnerable when it comes to pollution, doctors say the preventive measures are similar for everyone.

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Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: 5 preventive measures parents should adopt to protect their kids from toxic smog
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: 5 preventive measures parents should adopt to protect their kids from toxic smog

India TV News  

Delhi-NCR Toxic air pollution has reached dangerous levels, causing serious health concerns to inhabitants, particularly children and the elderly. This problem has prompted widespread concern, stressing the importance of quick action to reduce the damaging impacts of air pollution on vulnerable people, particularly children. Air Purifier: Installing air purifiers indoors is another easy yet effective technique to protect children's health …

At the height of Delhi’s air pollution, sales of respiratory aids shoot up
1 month ago

At the height of Delhi’s air pollution, sales of respiratory aids shoot up

New Indian Express  

The alarming level of Delhi-NCR air pollution has impacted children more than others. A coalition of concerned mothers in Delhi, 'Warrior Moms', conducted a survey in collaboration with local chemists at the height of air pollution in Delhi-NCR found that demand for nebulisers, inhalers and other respiratory aids and medications shot up. Across all of Delhi’s zones, over 1/3rd buyers …

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. …

Every Delhi-NCR family has one or more members with pollution-related health issues, claims survey
1 month ago

Every Delhi-NCR family has one or more members with pollution-related health issues, claims survey

Hindustan Times  

As the air quality in Delhi and the national capital region remains "severe", a survey report from Local Circles showed that every family in these regions have one or more members with pollution-related health issues. A thick blanket of smog, full of toxic pollutants, continued to shroud the national capital on Wednesday, with the 24-hour average air quality index recorded …

How to keep babies safe during Delhi's severe air quality index
1 month ago

How to keep babies safe during Delhi's severe air quality index

India Today  

As Delhi grapples with hazardous levels of air pollution, parents face the daunting task of ensuring their little ones remain safe from its harmful effects. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE If pollution levels remain severe for extended periods, consult your paediatrician for additional preventive measures, including vaccinations or supplements to support respiratory health. A FINAL THOUGHT While the onus of resolving Delhi’s …

3 in 4 Delhi-NCR families facing pollution-related health problems: Survey
1 month ago

3 in 4 Delhi-NCR families facing pollution-related health problems: Survey

India Today  

A new survey released on Wednesday revealed the alarming impact of deteriorating air quality in Delhi NCR, revealing that 75 per cent of families in the region have at least one member suffering from respiratory ailments such as sore throat or cough. Conducted by LocalCircles, an online community platform, the survey highlights the severe health implications of rising pollution levels …

DC Edit | Delhi-NCR air too toxic to breathe, but govts dither
1 month ago

DC Edit | Delhi-NCR air too toxic to breathe, but govts dither

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi’s air in winter is injurious to health. Today’s air over the region, including Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad, is smothered in a pea soup fog that hangs like a malevolent blanket, so much so people are being advised to stay indoors on days of poor AQI. Emergency responses have seen the closing of schools, people working from home and regulations …

Scientists link spontaneous miscarriages to three types of air pollutants
1 month, 1 week ago

Scientists link spontaneous miscarriages to three types of air pollutants

Daily Mail  

Air pollution released from the burning of fossil fuels may be linked to an uptick in miscarriages, a new study has found. This research comes on the heels of a separate review study that found air pollution exposure during pregnancy may be linked to greater risk of children developing autism. The study found that women who were pregnant in spring …

Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey says
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi’s air pollution is so bad nearly half of city’s residents sought medical help, survey 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. Read our privacy policy Nearly half of Delhi residents …

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Smog sickness: India's capital struggles as pollution surges

Raw Story  

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. "I am barely able to sleep all night," Kumar, 24, told AFP as he waited outside a special pollution clinic, set up at the government-run Ram Manohar Lohia hospital. A study …

3 in 10 Delhi-NCR Families Suffering from Air Pollution-Related Health Issues: Survey
2 months ago

3 in 10 Delhi-NCR Families Suffering from Air Pollution-Related Health Issues: Survey

Live Mint  

Three out of ten families in Delhi-NCR have already someone experiencing health issues due to pollution, according to a recent survey. The findings revealed that 36 per cent of Delhi-NCR families have one or more members with sore throat, cough and breathing difficulty/asthma due to rising levels of pollution; 27 per cent have someone having running nose/congestion. The survey also …

3 in 10 Delhi-NCR families affected by air pollution-linked health issues, finds survey
2 months ago

3 in 10 Delhi-NCR families affected by air pollution-linked health issues, finds survey

Live Mint  

A recent survey reveals that 36 percent of Delhi-NCR families are suffering health issues due to worsening air pollution. Despite government efforts, the air quality remains dangerously poor, prompting many to consider drastic measures for relief amidst alarming pollution levels. “36 per cent Delhi-NCR families have one or more members with sore throat, cough and breathing difficulty/asthma due to rising …

Air and noise pollution linked to higher risk of infertility, study finds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Air and noise pollution linked to higher risk of infertility, 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. Fine particulate matter in the air and road traffic noise contributed to infertility in both sexes, the study found, …

Air pollution exposure leading to deaths even when meeting Indian norms: Study
5 months, 2 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 …

Here’s how air pollution harms our bodies
1 year, 1 month ago

Here’s how air pollution harms our bodies

Hindustan Times  

Both short-term and long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a host of diseases and even premature death. “There is suggestive evidence also linking air pollution exposure with increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, other cancers, diabetes, cognitive impairment and neurological diseases,” a WHO document on the health impact of air pollution reads. Whereas long-term or chronic exposure to …

Air pollution vs fertility: Is the poor AQI and smog affecting your reproductive health?
1 year, 1 month ago

Air pollution vs fertility: Is the poor AQI and smog affecting your reproductive health?

Hindustan Times  

Air pollution vs fertility: Is the poor AQI and smog affecting your reproductive health? 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Studies have shown that exposure to air pollutants, particularly fine particulate matter and toxic chemicals, can have adverse effects on women's reproductive health. Highlighting that an increased level of air pollution has been associated with various …

Experts Talk About Air Pollution: How It Affects Pregnancy, And Its Long-Term Health Effects on Children
1 year, 1 month ago

Experts Talk About Air Pollution: How It Affects Pregnancy, And Its Long-Term Health Effects on Children

News 18  

Certain parts of India such as Delhi and Mumbai are grappling with severe pollution issues and the current air quality in these cities is an absolute matter of concern. Dr Ruchi Bhandari, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, says, “Air pollution can cause serious health and environment hazards to pregnant women and unborn babies with …

Can air pollution cause cancer? Here’s what AIIMS doctor said
1 year, 1 month ago

Can air pollution cause cancer? Here’s what AIIMS doctor said

India TV News  

The national capital has been witnessing a thick layer of mist surrounding the city for the last one week due to ‘Severe’ air pollution, thus erupting health concerns for the residents. According to a top health expert at AIIMS, Delhi, there is scientific evidence to establish a relationship between air pollution and various kinds of cancer. Besides severely affecting the …

Delhi Air Pollution Not Just Affecting Lungs; Doctors Say Sudden Surge in Cases of Headache, Anxiety
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Air Pollution Not Just Affecting Lungs; Doctors Say Sudden Surge in Cases of Headache, Anxiety

News 18  

Doctors and health experts explained the hazardous impact of air pollution on the overall health of the human body and said it damages the brain, and heart and can trigger anxiety across all age groups if not dealt with precaution. Air Pollution Affecting Health of Delhites, Rise in Hospitalisation Delhi hospitals have been witnessing an increase in the number of …

Can air pollution cause infertility in women? How toxic air takes a toll on women's reproductive health
1 year, 1 month ago

Can air pollution cause infertility in women? How toxic air takes a toll on women's reproductive health

Hindustan Times  

Amid rising air pollution and worsening AQI in Delhi NCR and surrounding areas, health experts have advised people to avoid exposure to toxic air. Apart from its many dangerous manifestations, air pollution can also impact women's fertility and reproductive health. "Although the effects of lifestyle and genetic variables on reproductive health have long been researched, environmental issues such air pollution, …

Delhi-NCR air pollution to have greatest impact on pregnant women and infants, warn doctors
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi-NCR air pollution to have greatest impact on pregnant women and infants, warn doctors

India TV News  

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has been a matter of grave concern for several years now. According to the doctors, Delhi-NCR's air pollution is not just harmful to pregnant women and infants, but it can have a lasting impact on their health and well-being. The toxic air in Delhi-NCR contains harmful chemicals and particles that can easily enter the bloodstream …

Exposure to air pollution linked with lower birth weight in babies: Study
1 year, 3 months ago

Exposure to air pollution linked with lower birth weight in babies: Study

The Hindu  

Exposure to air pollution, even at relatively low levels, is associated with women giving birth to smaller babies, according to a study. They found that higher levels of air pollution were linked with lower birthweights, with small particulate matter PM2.5, relatively bigger pollution particles PM10, NO2 and black carbon associated with average reductions in birth weight of 56, 46, 48 …

Rising air pollution levels in Hyderabad a serious concern, say doctors
1 year, 3 months ago

Rising air pollution levels in Hyderabad a serious concern, say doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Air pollution is a significant factor for respiratory illnesses in the country, Union Minister of State for Health Prof. Satya Pal Singh Baghel reiterated in the Lok Sabha recently. The minister that 76.8 per cent of the country's population was exposed to annual population-weighted mean PM 2.5, which was greater than 40 micrograms per cubic metre, as specified by …

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases likelihood of flu attack: Study
1 year, 8 months ago

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases likelihood of flu attack: Study

Hindustan Times  

Women are more vulnerable to severe respiratory infections caused by a variety of viruses during pregnancy, including influenza A virus, respiratory syncytial virus, and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases likelihood of flu attack: Study A new study conducted by Dr. Natalie Johnson, an associate professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health …

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 …

Death by Air: Can pollution cause stillbirth?
2 years ago

Death by Air: Can pollution cause stillbirth?

Firstpost  

A study published in Nature Communications has found that nearly a million stillbirths globally can be linked to particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns. A new study has found that nearly a million stillbirths around the world can be attributed to air pollution, reported The Guardian. The study published in Nature Communications shows that air pollution accounted for around 39.7 …

72% of Residents in Capital Hold Delhi Govt Responsible for Their Pollution-prompted Ailments: Survey
2 years, 1 month ago

72% of Residents in Capital Hold Delhi Govt Responsible for Their Pollution-prompted Ailments: Survey

News 18  

A toxic smog has been hanging over Delhi and NCR for over four weeks now with the last three being really tough on the residents. A new survey by community social media platform LocalCircles asked residents “How many members of your family have experienced pollution-related ailments since mid-October till now?” to which the respondents indicated that on average 3 members …

Rising air pollution can affect unborn babies, pregnant women: Experts
2 years, 1 month ago

Rising air pollution can affect unborn babies, pregnant women: Experts

Live Mint  

Delhi-NCR's air quality marginally improved to 'poor' category on Thursday. Health experts are of the view that the rising air pollution can negatively affect pregnancy, possibly leading to preterm birth, a low birth weight, stillbirth, or congenital abnormalities. WHO has also cautioned vulnerable groups like pregnant women, older adults above 60 years, and children under 5 years about the risks …

As Toxic Air Looms, Hospital OPDs See 30% Rise in Coughing, Wheezing Kids; Mask Up, Stay Indoors, Advise Doctors
2 years, 1 month ago

As Toxic Air Looms, Hospital OPDs See 30% Rise in Coughing, Wheezing Kids; Mask Up, Stay Indoors, Advise Doctors

News 18  

Delhi-based Garima Singh is disheartened every time her young son is admitted to the hospital and administered high-dose steroids, painful injections and discomforting nebulizers. Children in Delhi-NCR are facing episodes of coughing and wheezing much more frequently, mostly one after another because of air pollution, Chugh said. “We are seeing an increase in the incidence of asthma and respiratory infections …

80 per cent of Delhi-NCR families suffering due to toxic relationship with air: Study
2 years, 1 month ago

80 per cent of Delhi-NCR families suffering due to toxic relationship with air: Study

India Today  

A whopping 80 per cent of Delhi-NCR families had at least one member facing air pollution-related ailments in the last few weeks, revealed a survey conducted on Sunday by LocalCircles, a community social media platform. Nearly 18 per cent of people indicated that they or their family members had already visited a doctor or hospital, the survey said. Around 22 …

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Long-term effects on kids
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Long-term effects on kids

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi-NCR region has started to suffer with the air pollution problems. The government has already issued notice for schools to close and for fifty percent employee attendance in government offices as steps for the air pollution. Delhi-NCR air pollution: Long-term effects on kids Speaking to HT Lifestyle, Dr Vikas Maurya - Director & HOD - Pulmonology, Fortis Hospital Shalimar …

Ladies and Gentlemen, Delhi smog can make you infertile
2 years, 1 month ago

Ladies and Gentlemen, Delhi smog can make you infertile

Firstpost  

The effect of pollution on the respiratory system has been an obvious topic of discussion but what we did not know is that Delhi’s smoggy winters can birth the future of infertility New Delhi: As Delhi turns into a gas chamber yet again, people have been complaining of breathing difficulty, chest congestion, and ’eye burning. The effect of pollution on …

Delhi-NCR breathes poison. Here's how you are slowly dying
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi-NCR breathes poison. Here's how you are slowly dying

India Today  

Seven-year-old Pankaj gasps for breath while he heads for his school. And as the Air Quality Index peaks to an all-time high, health experts are warning of a “medical emergency”. Some experts say prolonged exposure to air pollution affects the brains of kids and causes hyper-irritability in them. Exposure to high levels of air pollution puts a child at greater …

Dementia, heart attack, low sperm count: What air pollution does to your body
2 years, 1 month ago

Dementia, heart attack, low sperm count: What air pollution does to your body

Live Mint  

Farm fires, stubble burning, firecrackers are contributions to year long air pollutants that has caused severe respiratory illness among many. While governments fight to reduce air pollution at various cities across the world, India's capital Delhi has been infamous for severe air pollution, especially during winter. Here is an understanding of how fatal air pollution can be Ailments due to …

'Stay indoors': Doctors flag spike in respiratory problems as Delhi turns into gas chamber
2 years, 1 month ago

'Stay indoors': Doctors flag spike in respiratory problems as Delhi turns into gas chamber

India Today  

As the air quality deteriorates in the national capital region, there has been a spike in patients with respiratory problems. Patients with respiratory problems have increased to 25 per cent, i.e every fourth or fifth patient at OPD has respiratory related issues, whether it's common cough or bronchitis. There have been cases of relapse of asthma after two good years …

Delhi NCR turns toxic; many families report difficulties, elderly most affected
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi NCR turns toxic; many families report difficulties, elderly most affected

Live Mint  

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has worsened post Diwali with several families reporting difficulties due to the air pollution. According to the people surveyed, 70 per cent of the respondents or their family members are already facing difficulties due to poor air quality in Delhi-NCR. When asked who all in their families were currently struggling due to bad air quality …

Doctors blame Delhi's air pollution after 30-year-old non-smoker hospitalised with low O2 levels
3 years, 1 month ago

Doctors blame Delhi's air pollution after 30-year-old non-smoker hospitalised with low O2 levels

India Today  

A Delhi resident with no history of smoking or respiratory illness has been diagnosed with a form of asthma that doctors are attributing to the rise in air pollution. READ: Delhi pollution | Ready to enforce complete lockdown to control local emissions, govt tells SC "On examination, his blood levels showed eosinophilia which is suggestive of an allergy that caused …

Delhiites choke in ’severe’ air quality; 4 in 5 families complain of itchy, watery eyes
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhiites choke in ’severe’ air quality; 4 in 5 families complain of itchy, watery eyes

Live Mint  

Amid rising levels of pollution in the national capital and adjoining areas, Delhiites woke up to a thick blanket of smog as the air quality continued to be in the 'severe' category. The survey conducted by LocalCircles stated that 91 per cent of the residents of Delhi believe authorities were completely or partially ineffective in enforcing the ban on transportation, …

Delhi is Failing Its Children, Air Pollution is Choking Their Future
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi is Failing Its Children, Air Pollution is Choking Their Future

News 18  

According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to human health, alongside climate change. The combined effect of outdoor and household air pollution leads to premature deaths from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections. Figure 2: Air Quality: It’s time to act, UNICEF 2021 What Data …

Toxic Air in India, South Asian Countries Linked to Large Number of Miscarriages, Finds Study
3 years, 11 months ago

Toxic Air in India, South Asian Countries Linked to Large Number of Miscarriages, Finds Study

News 18  

Toxic air in India and other South Asian countries could be causing large numbers of miscarriages and stillbirths, scientists said on Thursday. A study in The Lancet medical journal estimated nearly 350,000 pregnancy losses a year in South Asia were linked to high pollution levels, accounting for 7% of annual pregnancy loss in the region between 2000 and 2016. The …

Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Pregnancy Loss in India, Shows Lancet Study
3 years, 11 months ago

Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Pregnancy Loss in India, Shows Lancet Study

News 18  

Pregnant women in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, who are exposed to poor air quality, may be at higher risk of stillbirths and miscarriages, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal. Researchers found that an estimated 349,681 pregnancy losses per year in south Asia were associated with exposure to PM2.5 concentrations that exceeded India's air quality standard …

Exposure to air pollution in South Asia linked to pregnancy loss, study finds
3 years, 11 months ago

Exposure to air pollution in South Asia linked to pregnancy loss, study finds

CNN  

CNN — Pregnant women in South Asia who have been exposed to air pollution face an increased risk of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and stillbirth, according to a new study. They found between 2000 and 2016, 7.1% of pregnancy losses in South Asia were attributable to the mothers being exposed to air pollution that exceeded India’s current air quality standard of …

How to protect oneself from air pollution
4 years, 1 month ago

How to protect oneself from air pollution

India TV News  

Air pollution is a mixture of different solid particles and gases that are released in the air in the form of pollutants. One may think that outdoor air pollution poses a major threat to human health. According to WHO worldwide outdoor air pollution accounts for the following: 29 percent of all deaths and diseases from lung cancer 17 percent of …

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, …

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