The air quality in Delhi is deteriorating day by day. The government is expected to take concrete steps soon on the return of even and odd rules and measures relating to working from home. The air quality in the national capital remained severely worse since Sunday. In which the AQI reading is continuously above 450. Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the AAP government is monitoring the situation and will soon decide on all possible preventive measures against toxic air pollution in Delhi -NCR.
Earlier, the Supreme Court had ordered all NCR governments to ensure that GRAP-4 measures are implemented and remain in place until the AQI reaches 300. The court also ordered the formation anti-pollution teams responsible for verifying that all measures are correctly applied.
Air pollution Main organs of our respiratory system: Harm the lungs. Air pollution can trigger asthma attacks and worsen symptoms. Especially among children. Exposure to pollutants like diesel exhaust and tobacco smoke also increases the risk of lung cancer.
When we spoke to Dr Hitesh Billa, Specialist, Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine, Apollo Clinic, Manikonda, he said that it not only affects the lungs but also our cardiovascular system. Heart diseases are very common due to air pollution. It increases blood pressure, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as: coronary syndrome, arrhythmia, heart failure, stroke and sudden cardiac death.
Other health effects caused by air pollution are:
Neurological problems: Air pollution can increase the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Disease Problems: Especially in children, exposure can affect brain development, leading to lower IQ and poor academic performance.
reproductive health: Pollution can lead to problems such as infertility, miscarriages and low birth weight.
cancer: Air pollution is linked to a higher risk of cancers such as bladder and breast cancer.
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Our vulnerable populations, i.e. children and the elderly, are more likely to be exposed to diseases caused by air pollution. Children are at greater risk due to the development of their lungs and immune systems. Older people, especially those with heart or lung disease, are also more vulnerable.
People with health conditions such as asthma, COPD or heart disease may experience more severe symptoms due to air pollution. As air pollution increases, it is very important to focus on mitigation strategies. Encourage clean fuels, electric vehicles and public transport to reduce pollution. Create green spaces by planting trees to purify the air.
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