Air pollution is a silent killer which is the cause of death of many children in countries around the world including India. People often take pollution lightly but doing so is the biggest mistake for the whole world. People in India are in bad condition due to pollution. According to India’s State of Global Air (SoGA) 2024 report, 464 children under five years of age die every day in India due to air pollution. This is more than the number of deaths caused by tobacco and diabetes. Air pollution was responsible for the deaths of 169,400 children under five years of age in India in 2021.
What does the global report say about pollution
If we pay attention to the global report, after malnutrition, air pollution is the second leading cause of death of children under five years of age. In 2021, air pollution was responsible for 8.1 million deaths globally, of which India and China accounted for 55%.
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Air pollution can cause a variety of health problems, including asthma, lung disorders, heart disease, lung cancer, diabetes and stroke.
Pollution Level
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The level of air pollution in India is the highest in the world. All 1.4 billion people in India are exposed to unhealthy levels of PM2.5, the most harmful pollutant.
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Who is most affected by pollution
Children, senior citizens and outdoor workers are most affected by pollution.
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What can be done?
< p>The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to reduce air pollution, improve water and sanitation, and reverse climate change to improve the health of children.
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