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44% Indian Cities Face Chronic Air Pollution, Only 4% Under National Clean Air Programme
The PM2.5 assessment for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Assam), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) as India's top three most polluted cities with annual concentrations of 100 g/m, 96 g/m, and 93 g/m, respectively.
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Men Record Higher Lung Deposition Of Air Pollutants In Delhi, Says Study
Researchers at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, analysed data from 39 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi between 2019 and 2023.
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Why Doesn't India Report Air Quality (AQI) Measure Beyond 500?
The air quality index (AQI) is a public health tool designed to communicate air pollution levels or the quality of air in simple terms.
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Doctor Explains How Air Pollution Accelerates Ageing: The Health Risks We Overlook
Existing evidence indicates that long-term exposures to toxic levels of air pollution cause lies in oxidative stress: a condition where free radicals produced by poisons kill cells, proteins, and DNA.
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Air Pollution May Increases The Risk Of Premature Births, Says Study; How To Stay Safe
The study published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal identified two substances 'cortexolone' and 'lysoPE(20:3)', which can elevate the risk of early births.
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Here's How Exposure To Air Pollution Constantly Affects Your Health
Air pollution side effects: Here we discuss how exposure to air pollution constantly can affect your health.
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Poor AQI: Can Air Pollution Affect Sperm Health?
"The adverse effects of air pollution on sperm health are especially alarming in urban areas experiencing high levels of AQI, where people are constantly exposed to hazardous substances." says our expert. Here's how and how to stay safe.
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Is Air Pollution Associated With The Risk Of Blood Clots?
Air Pollution And Blood Clotting: From respiratory issues to cardiovascular problems, the pollutants in the air contribute to chronic conditions.
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Study Reveals Increased Risk Of Pregnancy Complications Due To Pollution
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to higher inflammation levels among pregnant women, which can potentially result in adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and preterm birth, according to a study.
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10 Things You Must Not Do In High Pollution Levels
Here are ten things you must avoid when pollution levels are alarmingly high to safeguard your well-being.
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1.5 Million Deaths A Year Linked To Air Pollution From Fires: Study
Over 90 percent of deaths linked to air pollution from landscape fires were in low and middle-income countries, with nearly 40 percent in sub-Saharan Africa alone.
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How Air Pollution Increases The Risk Of Diabetes
With India already being home to the second-largest population of diabetics globally, understanding the role of air pollution in exacerbating this epidemic is critical for effective prevention and public health intervention.
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How Air Pollution Is Harming More Than Just Our Lungs
Besides breathing difficulties, other side effects include headache, dizziness, lethargy, irritability in throat, itchy eyes and compromised immune system. Air pollution contributes to everything, from diabetes to dementia, from infertility to malignancy.
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Can Air Pollution Affect Weight Gain And Hormonal Health?
Air pollutants can lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health, warned doctors.
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As Delhi Chokes, Nutritionist Shares Simple Tips To Combat Toxic Air
Clinical Nutritionist Ishi Khosla has shared simple yet effective strategies to protect oneself from the harmful effects of polluted air.
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44% Indian Cities Face Chronic Air Pollution, Only 4% Under National Clean Air Programme
The PM2.5 assessment for 2025 ranks Byrnihat (Assam), Delhi, and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) as India's top three most polluted cities with annual concentrations of 100 g/m, 96 g/m, and 93 g/m, respectively.
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Men Record Higher Lung Deposition Of Air Pollutants In Delhi, Says Study
Researchers at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, analysed data from 39 air quality monitoring stations across Delhi between 2019 and 2023.
-
Why Doesn't India Report Air Quality (AQI) Measure Beyond 500?
The air quality index (AQI) is a public health tool designed to communicate air pollution levels or the quality of air in simple terms.
-
Doctor Explains How Air Pollution Accelerates Ageing: The Health Risks We Overlook
Existing evidence indicates that long-term exposures to toxic levels of air pollution cause lies in oxidative stress: a condition where free radicals produced by poisons kill cells, proteins, and DNA.
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Air Pollution May Increases The Risk Of Premature Births, Says Study; How To Stay Safe
The study published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal identified two substances 'cortexolone' and 'lysoPE(20:3)', which can elevate the risk of early births.
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Here's How Exposure To Air Pollution Constantly Affects Your Health
Air pollution side effects: Here we discuss how exposure to air pollution constantly can affect your health.
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Poor AQI: Can Air Pollution Affect Sperm Health?
"The adverse effects of air pollution on sperm health are especially alarming in urban areas experiencing high levels of AQI, where people are constantly exposed to hazardous substances." says our expert. Here's how and how to stay safe.
-
Is Air Pollution Associated With The Risk Of Blood Clots?
Air Pollution And Blood Clotting: From respiratory issues to cardiovascular problems, the pollutants in the air contribute to chronic conditions.
-
Study Reveals Increased Risk Of Pregnancy Complications Due To Pollution
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to higher inflammation levels among pregnant women, which can potentially result in adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and preterm birth, according to a study.
-
10 Things You Must Not Do In High Pollution Levels
Here are ten things you must avoid when pollution levels are alarmingly high to safeguard your well-being.
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1.5 Million Deaths A Year Linked To Air Pollution From Fires: Study
Over 90 percent of deaths linked to air pollution from landscape fires were in low and middle-income countries, with nearly 40 percent in sub-Saharan Africa alone.
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How Air Pollution Increases The Risk Of Diabetes
With India already being home to the second-largest population of diabetics globally, understanding the role of air pollution in exacerbating this epidemic is critical for effective prevention and public health intervention.
-
How Air Pollution Is Harming More Than Just Our Lungs
Besides breathing difficulties, other side effects include headache, dizziness, lethargy, irritability in throat, itchy eyes and compromised immune system. Air pollution contributes to everything, from diabetes to dementia, from infertility to malignancy.
-
Can Air Pollution Affect Weight Gain And Hormonal Health?
Air pollutants can lead to weight gain, contribute to rising obesity rates, and also affect hormonal health, warned doctors.
-
As Delhi Chokes, Nutritionist Shares Simple Tips To Combat Toxic Air
Clinical Nutritionist Ishi Khosla has shared simple yet effective strategies to protect oneself from the harmful effects of polluted air.
