The surge of industries, manufacturing plants, construction activities, automobile ownership, mining, and agriculture made humans propel towards economic success but put a crucial natural resource at stake – Pure Air. At present, people living in urban cities don’t breathe pure & clean air. The reason for this is that not only is indoor air
Migraine is not just a headache that goes away with a dose of pain killer. Severe migraines test the patience level of the sufferers. The symptoms of migraines are not just severe headaches but also sickness, skin sensitivity, and problems with balance, vision, and speech. Chronic migraines impair both work and social life. A lot
Indoor air pollution is being studied extensively. There have also been a number of reports suggesting the impact of indoor air pollution on health. However, have you ever given a thought to the air pollutants that may be present in your car cabins? Thanks to congested roads and traffic jams, you spend quite a lot
Keeping your home clean can be quite difficult, especially if you are working. While we pay special attention to keep the carpets and sofas clean, we generally forget to take special care to keep our beds clean. Many of us make the mistake of simply dusting our beds which doesn’t remove dust mites and other
Air pollution is a serious concern that has put all the nations of the world on the same page. The threatening condition is one of the reasons why almost all the important days had ‘combating air pollution’ as the theme. According to a report by BBC, approximately 5.5 million people died due to air pollution.
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
World Lung Day, initiated by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) falls on September 25. FIRS coordinated with WHO last year to celebrate the first World Lung Day and this year they have the aim to work towards the betterment of respiratory health and air quality globally. Speaking about air pollution, it is not
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
