Indoor air pollution is a serious concern as it affects more people than outdoor pollution. The reason is people spend more than 90% of their time indoors, whether in the office or home, without knowing the type of pollutants present in the indoor air. Even the products that you use on a daily basis such
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 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
Every winter, we face the serious problem of excessive air pollution. Almost all the cities are covered in smog and the air quality reaches dangerous levels. The pollution level gets so severe that most of the major cities are left gasping for breath. In fact, India is home to the world’s 14 most polluted cities,
We are once again heading to the worst time of the year when India’s pollution level reaches dangerous heights. The onset of winter is the time when the air quality becomes notoriously toxic leading to a number of long-term damage, especially among children. According to a list by the World Health Organization, India is home
Air pollution is a serious concern of people in almost all the cities of India. The condition deteriorates further during the festive season and the onset of winter. Bursting of crackers, burning of crops, construction of buildings, and high ground-level pollution are some of the major reasons that lead to smog. In addition to babies,
Poor lung conditions can lead to a host of problems. According to a study by the Global Burden of Disease, India has approximately 32 percent of global respiratory patients. In fact, 10.9% of the total deaths are caused by respiratory diseases. Pollution, both indoor and outdoor, is the biggest contributor to respiratory diseases and affects
