Pollution in India is rising day by day. Also, every winter, airborne diseases shoot up. Kids and the elderly are at a higher risk of contracting airborne infections. One of the leading causes of airborne diseases is not only the drop in temperature but also the rise in pollution levels. However, indoor air pollution is
The air quality in India is deteriorating. Though most of us take all the precautions to stay safe from outdoor pollution, we are not very concerned about the indoor air quality. Many of us are not aware of the fact that indoor air is 5 times more polluted than the outdoor air. The ventilation techniques
What is Air Pollution and Its Effects Air pollution is one of the biggest killers all over the world. In fact, air pollution in India caused approximately 1.2 million deaths in 2017. A survey published by Lancet Planetary Health concluded that unusually high rates of lower respiratory infections, heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, and lung cancer
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
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,
One of the main sources of indoor air pollution, formaldehyde is present in the everyday products that we use. The infographic gives detailed information about the various products that have formaldehyde, its effect on your health, and how to remove it. What is Formaldehyde? Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas that is commonly used in
Delhi is choking, thanks to the severe air pollution levels and a thick blanket of smog. The PM 2.5 level, which is mainly tiny particles suspended in the air, hit a new high on Tuesday. The level of PM 2.5 was 742 micrograms per cubic meter, which is dangerously higher than the safe limit of
