Air pollution in Bangladesh has been worsening with the increasing level of fine particulate matter, which is greatly responsible for many serious non-communicable respiratory diseases and is associated with cardiovascular problems, diabetes, etc.
Air pollution and anxiety: Although limited studies have explored the connection between anxiety and air pollution, the results show that both short- and long-term exposure to particulate matter can result in symptoms of anxiety.
Teenagers who live in highly polluted areas are at greater risk for experiencing depressive symptoms over time than those who live in areas with lower levels.