Two studies published in BMJ reveal that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution significantly increases the risk of hospitalization for severe heart and lung disorders, with no safe threshold identified. The research, involving millions of US adults, highlights the urgent need for stricter air quality standards. Read on to know more about the study. , Health News, Times Now
Air pollution can contribute to the development of cancer through various mechanisms, primarily by introducing or promoting harmful substances in the body, shares expert.
While several reasons contribute to air pollution, vehicular emission remains a major source of pollution in cities like Delhi. Vehicular emissions turn air toxic which has large-scale implications for the health of individuals.
The AQI transforms complex air quality data of various pollutants into a single number. Here are the index's eight constituents, the pollutants' sources and why they are cause for concern.
According to doctors, for any healthy person, a recommended AQI should be less than 50, but in the past few days, the AQI has spiked beyond 400 in NCR. Air pollution can have a severe impact on health, say doctors.