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
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
Indoor air pollutants such as formaldehyde, VOCs, airborne biological pollutants, and pesticides have a negative impact on your health. The presence of pollutants in the indoor air leads to sick building syndrome which results in allergies, headaches, and fatigue. The air quality deteriorates when the pollution level is high outside. Considering the increasing amount of
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
Expectant mothers need to pay a lot of attention to their food habits, sleep cycle, and the type of water they drink. However, did you ever give a second thought to the quality of air in your home? Though most of us think that we are completely safe at home, however, indoor air pollution is
In a shocking report released by the World Health Organization on Wednesday, India has 14 of the most polluted cities in the world. According to the data released by WHO, Delhi and Varanasi are among the 14 most polluted cities that are included in the 20 most polluted cities of the world. Pollutants such as
Indoor air quality refers to the quality of air within and around buildings and structures. It is 10 times more harmful than the outdoor air, which can cause several problems like shortness of breath, coughing & sneezing, asthma, eyes and throat infections, and many others. Though the level of indoor air pollution is increasing day
A lot has been discussed regarding air pollution and its impact on your health. Though these discussions have made us aware of outdoor air pollution, we hardly check the quality of indoor air. According to a report by The Economic Times, your cooking habits make you vulnerable to a number of health problems, including lung
