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Long-Term Exposure To Particulate Matter Components Like PM 2.5 Can Raise Depression Risk: Study
Long-term exposure to specific particulate matter components, such as PM2.5, including sulphate, ammonium, elemental carbon, and soil dust, can increase the risk of mental health issues like depression, according to a study.
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This Common Vitamin May Shield Against Air Pollution's Harmful Effects On Lungs, Research Finds
While vitamin C shows promise, but one must consult a doctor before taking supplements.
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Severe Air Quality In Delhi Threatens Child Lung Development, Increases Infection Risks
Poor air quality impacts the health of children severely. Fine particulate matter like PM2.5, coarse particles such as PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and others pose serious threats to the health of children.
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Which Are India's Top 10 Polluted Cities? UP Accounts For 6 On The List
Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India in November, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 microgram per cubic metre and air quality remaining above the national standards on all 30 days, according to a new analysis.
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Traffic, Not Stubble Burning, Keep Delhi Air 'Severe': Report
For most of October and November, Delhi pollution levels hovered between 'very poor' and 'severe', fuelled by a rising "toxic cocktail" of PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) emitted mainly from vehicles and other local sources.
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Toxic Air, Tiny Lungs: Why Children Face The Greatest Risk From PM2.5 Exposure
Children are vulnerable as their lungs are still developing and they breathe faster than adults, absorbing more pollutants relative to their body size.
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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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Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
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Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
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1 In 7 Deaths In Delhi In 2023 Linked To Air Pollution, Finds Study
Air pollution was responsible for nearly 15 per cent of all deaths in Delhi in 2023, making it the city's single largest health risk, according to an analysis of the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data.
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New Study Suggests Air Pollution Deaths Rising; Why And Protocols To Follow
The State of Global Air 2025 examines air quality and health outcomes using the latest PM2.5 and ozone exposure data and disease burden models.
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Air Pollution Can Cause Dry Eyes, Irritation And Conjunctivitis: Expert Shares Prevention Tips
The impact of high air pollution on the eyes is significant. Exposure to pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) can lead to a range of eye problems.
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What's Causing The Hazardous Haze? Particulate Matter And Health Impacts Explained
That toxic smog around you is driven by spiking particulate matter, vehicle emissions, crop-burning smoke and more.
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'Green' Crackers Failed. Delhi Suffers Worst Post-Diwali Air In 5 Years
Despite a 77.5 per cent drop in stubble burning, i.e., agricultural waste - normally a significant reason for air pollution in Delhi during the winter - AQI in the national capital plummeted to a five-year post-Diwali low Tuesday morning.
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Health Decoder: How To Read Air Quality Index Numbers And React For Better Lung Health
As pollution levels rise across Indian cities, understanding what Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers mean is key to protecting your health.
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Long-Term Exposure To Particulate Matter Components Like PM 2.5 Can Raise Depression Risk: Study
Long-term exposure to specific particulate matter components, such as PM2.5, including sulphate, ammonium, elemental carbon, and soil dust, can increase the risk of mental health issues like depression, according to a study.
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This Common Vitamin May Shield Against Air Pollution's Harmful Effects On Lungs, Research Finds
While vitamin C shows promise, but one must consult a doctor before taking supplements.
-
Severe Air Quality In Delhi Threatens Child Lung Development, Increases Infection Risks
Poor air quality impacts the health of children severely. Fine particulate matter like PM2.5, coarse particles such as PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and others pose serious threats to the health of children.
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Which Are India's Top 10 Polluted Cities? UP Accounts For 6 On The List
Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India in November, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 224 microgram per cubic metre and air quality remaining above the national standards on all 30 days, according to a new analysis.
-
Traffic, Not Stubble Burning, Keep Delhi Air 'Severe': Report
For most of October and November, Delhi pollution levels hovered between 'very poor' and 'severe', fuelled by a rising "toxic cocktail" of PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) emitted mainly from vehicles and other local sources.
-
Toxic Air, Tiny Lungs: Why Children Face The Greatest Risk From PM2.5 Exposure
Children are vulnerable as their lungs are still developing and they breathe faster than adults, absorbing more pollutants relative to their body size.
-
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.
-
Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
-
Air Pollution Emerging As A Threat To Child Brain Development, Doctors Warn, Parents Worry
Research increasingly shows that exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, microscopic pollutants small enough to enter the bloodstream, can impair brain development, affect learning, and even raise the risk of neurological disorders in children
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1 In 7 Deaths In Delhi In 2023 Linked To Air Pollution, Finds Study
Air pollution was responsible for nearly 15 per cent of all deaths in Delhi in 2023, making it the city's single largest health risk, according to an analysis of the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data.
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New Study Suggests Air Pollution Deaths Rising; Why And Protocols To Follow
The State of Global Air 2025 examines air quality and health outcomes using the latest PM2.5 and ozone exposure data and disease burden models.
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Air Pollution Can Cause Dry Eyes, Irritation And Conjunctivitis: Expert Shares Prevention Tips
The impact of high air pollution on the eyes is significant. Exposure to pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) can lead to a range of eye problems.
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What's Causing The Hazardous Haze? Particulate Matter And Health Impacts Explained
That toxic smog around you is driven by spiking particulate matter, vehicle emissions, crop-burning smoke and more.
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'Green' Crackers Failed. Delhi Suffers Worst Post-Diwali Air In 5 Years
Despite a 77.5 per cent drop in stubble burning, i.e., agricultural waste - normally a significant reason for air pollution in Delhi during the winter - AQI in the national capital plummeted to a five-year post-Diwali low Tuesday morning.
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Health Decoder: How To Read Air Quality Index Numbers And React For Better Lung Health
As pollution levels rise across Indian cities, understanding what Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers mean is key to protecting your health.
