Air Pollution Health Risks: After Diwali, it has once again become difficult to breathe in the air of Delhi. This is the condition not only of the capital but also of many cities of the country. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has become so bad that many serious health problems have started occurring.
Not only this, due to increasing pollution the lifespan can also be reduced by 5-8 years. The University of Chicago’s Air Quality Life Index Report 2024 states that India’s air has become so bad that life can be reduced by 5 years. Talking about Delhi, the life span of the people living in the air there is decreasing by 8 years. Let us know its serious dangers…
Does life expectancy decrease due to air pollution?
What are the dangers of breathing polluted air?
According to experts, polluted air contains PM up to 2.5. It contains small particles of dust, soil and chemicals, which enter the body through breath and reach every organ along with oxygen and cause damage to them. This increases the risk of diseases like cancer. Not only this, polluted air also causes heart attacks and weak heart problems. It also affects the kidneys and liver, which can reduce lifespan.
Brain is also at risk from air pollution
What to do to avoid pollution
Don’t go anywhere without wearing a mask.
Use air purifier.
Use public transport more.
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