AIR POLLUTION

Published By Livemint | 12 Dec, 2023

Air pollution

Air pollution is one of the major health risk for Indians, especially during winters Credit : ANI

Air pollution in India

Other than cities like Delhi, Mumbai, a large part of northern and western India also suffers from this menace Credit : Pexels

Impact on body organs

Here's how air pollution impact different organs of our body Credit : Reuters

Brain

Damage children's cognitive abilities, raise adults' risk of cognitive decline, lead to depression, says American Physiological Association Credit : Pixabay

Eyes, nose, throat

High level of Ozone, BaP, NO2, particulate matter (PM) can irritate ENT. Cause breathing problems, says European Environment Agency Credit : Pexels

Lungs

High level of NO2, PM, BaP, can affect lung functions and cause asthma, lung cancer, COPD, says EEA Credit : Pixabay

Heart

Exposure to high levels of O3, SO2, PM can cause cardiovascular diseases :EEA Credit : Pexels

Liver

Air borne particle mater can cause effects like fibrosis, metabolic disease, and liver cancer, says Wayn State University research Credit : Pexels

Kidneys

Exposure to air pollution can significantly damage kidney function of people, HT quoted experts Credit : File photo

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