The air quality in the capital Delhi-NCR is deteriorating over time, health experts are worried about the increasing pollution in the air even before Diwali. Health experts advise all people to keep protecting themselves from pollution. Studies show that long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to lung-respiratory diseases along with many brain-related problems. On Tuesday, Delhi's air quality was recorded in the 'very poor' category.
According to reports, the air quality in Delhi and surrounding areas was recorded in the 'very poor' category for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, the AQI was 317 around 8 am. The pollution level in Anand Vihar area was even worse, the AQI here was recorded at 378.
Health experts say that the negative impact of this level of pollution can affect overall health. Polluted air can be very worrisome especially for the health of children. Not only this, it can also affect the development of the fetus.
Increasing pollution can be dangerous for children
According to the report of the European Environment Agency (EEA), air pollution is considered as dangerous for children and adolescents as it is for adults. Not only this, children who are exposed to air pollution during pregnancy are also at risk of developing many types of health complications.
Children are especially sensitive to air pollution. EEA experts believe that every year more than 1,200 people under the age of 18 die due to health complications caused by air pollution.
Problems caused by air pollution
Air pollution causes problems like low weight, asthma, reduced lung function, respiratory infections and allergies in children and adolescents. Along with this, it is also considered to increase the risk of chronic diseases in adults. Health experts say that children have a higher breathing rate than adults and they also take in more air per kilogram of body weight. Due to the entry of pollutants into the body through air, there has been a greater risk of increasing health problems.
According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 90% of the world's children breathe toxic air every day, which may increase the burden of many types of diseases in the future.
Effect on the health of the fetus and newborn
Studies show that air pollution increases the risk of serious health problems in newborns. Not only this, air pollution can also increase the risk of low birth weight and even premature birth. Some studies show that in places where the risk of air pollution is high, there is a higher risk of child death at birth and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Pollution is also considered a problem affecting the development of children.
It can have many side effects on health
According to WHO, air pollution can have many negative effects on children's health. It can also increase respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia and other respiratory infections. Air pollution has also been seen to affect children's cognitive ability and neural development. Some research also suggests that increasing pollution can also be a factor for some types of cancer in children.
Air pollution can immediately cause headaches, fatigue, dry eyes, allergies and many respiratory problems in children.
(PC: Freepik)
