Air pollution is a serious concern that affects people of all age groups. According to a survey by the World Health Organization (WHO), India accounts for nearly 80 percent of deaths in South East Asia caused by indoor air pollution. While many of us hold outdoor pollution responsible for various health hazards, the ill effects
Most of us are unaware that indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air. Unfortunately, the issue of indoor air pollution often goes unnoticed due to a lack of health awareness in India. Very few people realize that indoor air can be approximately 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. Tobacco smoke, mildew, mold, bacteria,
Indoor air pollution is a widespread environmental hazard faced by schools in India. As children spend most of their time in schools, they are more vulnerable to respiratory problems. Indoor air pollutants such as VOCs present in cleaning supplies, dust, and PM2.5 trigger asthma and allergy symptoms among children. According to a report, the pollution
Air pollution is a global problem that poses a threat to all countries in the world. The situation is so grim that only 12 percent of the cities meet the air quality standards of WHO. Considering the situation, the theme of this World Environment Day 2019, celebrated on the 5th of June every year, is
Air pollution affects people of all age groups. However, kids are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of air pollution as compared to adults. In fact, air pollution killed more than 1 Lakh children in India. The reason is kids have an underdeveloped respiratory system, which is the reason why it affects their respiratory system
The choking level of air pollution in India has led to a number of health problems. However, asthma tops the list of serious health issues caused by the deteriorating air quality. According to a report by WHO, approximately 15-20 million asthmatics are in India. The cases of asthma have significantly increased in the last few
The unhealthy air quality is a kind of warning of high-level of air pollution that has gripped the entire nation. The polluted air that you breathe in can lead to a number of health problems. Inhaling of polluted air can lead to severe problems such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, and even chronic lung diseases. Air pollution
Air pollution has become a never-ending problem, especially for Delhi. A recent report by Greenpeace and AirVisual states that Gurugram is the most polluted city in the world. In addition to Gurugram, 6 other cities topped the list of the most polluted cities in the world. In fact, India, which is the fastest-growing economy, is
Come winter and the entire nation faces severe levels of air pollution every year. In fact, air quality remains poor almost throughout the year. With the minimum temperature dipping and high levels of humidity, especially in the morning, the air quality dwindles from ‘poor’, to ‘very poor. The grim situation has an adverse effect on
Coughing, headaches, tiredness, sneezing, wheezing, and congestion as a result of allergies can make your life miserable. Allergies that are untreated can also lead to many other types of illnesses such as ear infections and sinus. This is the reason why it is important to control the symptoms of allergy using the right methods. In
