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

Published On : 2024-11-20T18:52:06+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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There seems to be no respite from the brutality of air pollution in Delhi NCR. Despite the hazardous air quality daily life in the region continues a stark contrast to the shock and concern expressed by those observing from outside. The visuals are scary and are suffocating just when one looks

Breathing in the polluted air has become an unavoidable ordeal with the health risks growing more alarming each day. While the pollution will clear in a few days, bringing back the regular AQI, the exposure to this toxic air will leave its footprint

It's time to discuss the long term effects of being exposed to the toxic air of Delhi.

Review study finds short term and long term effect of pollution exposure Review study finds short term and long term effect of pollution exposure

Review study finds short term and long term effects of pollution exposure

A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Health Research in 2019 by Indian researchers found that short-term exposures to ambient pollutants have strong associations between COPD, respiratory illnesses and cancer.

the long-term effects of ambient air pollution are associated with deficit lung function asthma heart attack cardiovascular mortality and premature mortality.

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The effect of air pollution on lungs is similar to the effect tobacco and cigarettes have on the lungs.

The deteriorating air quality in Delhi is a considerable health risk that has been happening for a long time and therefore individual actions are highly important. Long-term exposure to elements with a high level of pollution will cause not only respiratory and vascular diseases but also mental health problems with intensity

The effect of air pollution on the people's lungs is very similar to that of several carcinogens like tobacco cigarette smoke and hookah smoke (sic) said Dr. Ravi Dosi Consultant Pulmonary Medicine Kokilaben Dhirubhai Amban

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Complications Delhi's air pollution can make one vulnerable to terrorism.

Pollutants such as PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide are the main causes of prolonged exposure to respiratory diseases that lead to heart problems like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and stroke. The poor air quality is also a causative factor of the aggravation of systemic inflammation which may be a malfunction in the blood vessels and the heart, risks factor to the elderly and those who have diseases

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Air pollution affects mental health.

Air pollution also leads to mental disorders like depression and anxiety. The brain's chemical deficiency and pollution are the production of serotonin and their regulation being affected mood in addition it was established memory loss is a long-term factor. A low AQI might also be the cause of relaps

We need to protect our eyes ears nose and lungs from the effect of air pollution because chronic exposure to these pollutants can sometimes also cause irreversible changes not only in the respiratory system but also they may increase risk of vascular events in the brain and heart causing higher mortality from diseases like MI and stroke patients had chronic lung conditions or who are suffering from hypertension diabetes cardiac diseases are very susceptible

Stop Ignoring The AQI Index: Long exposure to polluted air can increase your risk of heart attack.

High levels of particulate matter such as PM2.5 and PM10 can cause chronic respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Other problems that can occur because of increased exposure to it are cardiovascular problems like hypertension, heart attack and stroke.

Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles

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