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Long term health hazards of being exposed to Delhi's toxic air pollution

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
Breathing in the polluted air has become an unavoidable ordeal, with the health risks growing more alarming each day ... The long-term effects of ambient air pollution are associated with deficit lung ...
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Could air pollution be the silent contributor to Chronic Kidney Disease?

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
In a research study published recently in th the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology air pollution has been implicated in the increasing risk of new cases of kidney disease, and quicker ...
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Air pollution linked to eczema – new research

The Conversation 20 Nov 2024
People exposed to high concentrations of PM2.5 pollution were more likely to have eczema ... These particles are so small that you’d need a microscope to see them – yet they have significant health risks ... Health risks.
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Womb to adult life, kids bear brunt of bad air

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
... including asthma and bronchitis and lung cancer, there is good evidence that air pollution is linked to increased long-term risk of lifestyle diseases like diabetes and other types of cancer.
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SO2 extremely damaging to human lungs: Docs

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
They say that children and elderly people are more at risk as their ... These pollutant gases are obviously more dangerous for the children and elderly people, but the entire population is at risk.
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Understanding AQI, and if it precisely depicts worst days

Hindustan Times 20 Nov 2024
How good an indicator is AQI when it comes to measuring pollution?. The short answer is that it shows a diminishing return because it is designed to capture health risks (and policy response) rather than measure pollution.
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Explained | COPD vs asthma: What is the difference, and why does it matter?

Deccan Herald 20 Nov 2024
It occurs when the airways in the lungs become swollen, making them overly responsive to allergens and irritants like dust, pollen, fumes, and pollution ... Avoiding triggers, like pollution or pet dander, is also key to managing asthma.
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Israel's munitions and attacks have poisoned Gaza's soil

The New Arab 20 Nov 2024
Al-Turk explained that these pollutants will have significant negative effects on ... "In the long term, these environmental pollutants in the air, soil and water increase the risk of cancer," he added.
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India ranked 26th in Children's Climate Risk: Unicef report highlights urgent action required

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
Rising temperatures and air pollution are already disrupting education and health systems, compounding risks for children in rural and low-income areas.On disturbing India's rank in the Children’s ...
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Air pollution impact: 50% spike in breathing disorders in Bhopal

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
Air pollution is impacting the lungs of majority of citizens in ... COPD is more common in low-resource settings, where exposure to risk factors like tobacco smoke and pollution is often not controlled.
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Ship It Zero calls on companies to reduce shipping emissions

SAFETY4SEA 20 Nov 2024
Ship It Zero is pushing corporations to take responsibility for their ocean shipping pollution and lead the way to climate-friendly, clean-air shipping practices ... At risk of failure ... At risk of failure ... At risk of failure ... At risk of failure.
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Delhi Govt Wants Artificial Rain, Seeks PM’s Intervention

Kashmir Observer 20 Nov 2024
According to the Central Pollution ... These particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream, posing significant health risks, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
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Eight times more children will face extreme heatwaves by 2050s, Unicef says

AOL 20 Nov 2024
The report said technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) will bring benefits and risks to children, who are already interacting with AI embedded in apps, games and learning software ... At risk.
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Deadly & toxic: Doctors on Delhi's AQI

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
This effect of air pollution is higher in patients who have pre-existing risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes or have cardiac disease,” says the doctor.‘Stay indoors, stay protected’ Wear big ...
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Delhi pollution crisis: This is when you should take your pet for a walk

Indian Express 20 Nov 2024
Learn about the risks of air pollution on animals, the best ...

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