Pollution Archives

Babies in strollers are exposed to twice more pollution than adults

August 18, 2018 Loknath Dasadults:, Are, Babies, Exposed, In, More, Pollution, strollers, Than, to, Twice

Babies in prams can be exposed to up to 60 per cent more pollution than their parents, causing potential damage to their frontal lobe and impacting on their brain development, a study has found. Researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK examined over 160 references to highlight the factors concerning the pollution exposure of babies in prams and associated mitigation strategies. The study, published in the journal Environment International, also investigated different types of prams based on their height, width, and whether they seat one child or two…

Delhi air pollution: 8 techniques to battle airborne toxins and stay healthy

November 24, 2017 Loknath Das8, Air, airborne, and, Battle, Delhi, Healthy, Pollution, Stay, techniques, to, toxins

Delhi’s air pollution level hit a new high this winter, leaving people gasping for breath. The smog that blankets the city is a result of high air pollution combined with no-wind cold weather conditions. “With little or no signs of improvement, we, on an individual level, have to find ways to beat it,” says Dr Walia Murshida Huda, Senior Medical Officer, Healthians. The dip in the air quality poses health concerns particularly for children, the elderly and those suffering from lung diseases and asthma. Many also experienced itchy eyes and irritation in…

Delhi air pollution: Your blood type may indicate risk of heart attack from pollution

November 21, 2017 Loknath DasAir, Attack:, Blood, Delhi, From, Heart, Indicate, May, of, Pollution, Risk, type, Your

People who have A, B, or AB blood types are at an elevated risk of having a heart attack during periods of significant air pollution, compared to those with the O blood type, a study warned today. The ABO gene — which is present in people who have A, B, and AB blood types — is the only gene that is been validated in large international studies to predict heart attacks among people with coronary disease, researchers said. Previous research also suggested that blood type are the best indicator of your…

Study: Health costs of pollution in India 8 times of govt’s fuel subsidy

August 6, 2017 Loknath Das'fuel', 8, Costs, govt's, Health, In, India, of, Pollution, Study, subsidy, times

India spent $16.9 billion on oil, gas and coal subsidies in 2013 and 2014 but the health costs to meet the burden of air pollution-linked diseases was eight times more at $140.7 billion, says a report by an European environmental non-profit organisation. The Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL) assessed the spending of seven economically powerful countries on fossil fuel subsidies, and the health costs associated with fossil fuel subsidies. The report, `Hidden Price Tags’, said India can provide 375 million households with solar lamps or train nearly 32,000 extra doctors for rural…

Shocking: Zero Pollution and Clean Water May Increase Asthma Risk in Kids

February 18, 2017 Srijitaand, asthma, clean, In, Increase, Kids, May, Pollution, Risk, Shocking, Water, Zero

Pollution has almost become a way of life, particularly in India. We are so used to it that we don’t think of it as a serious threat to our lives. The capital city New Delhi is considered to be the most polluted city in the world, and the consequences of it are evident with cases of respiratory diseases going up rapidly over the years. It is a serious concern and we need to make a conscious effort to prevent its health risks. Perhaps packing our bags and heading to a…

‘Very Serious’ Air Pollution, Urgent Steps Needed: Supreme Court

January 19, 2017 Srijita'very, Air, Court, Needed, Pollution, Serious, Steps, Supreme, Urgent

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court expressed concern over the increasing air pollution in Delhi saying it was a “very serious problem” and solutions need to be found urgently. A bench of Justice M.B. Lokur and Justice P.C. Pant said that some victims of air pollution suffer due to inefficient systems and non-implementation of norms. “This pollution problem is very serious. If you talk for years for a solution, then it is a problem,” said the bench after it was told by amicus curiae and senior advocate Harish Salve that there…