Air pollution is dangerous for our health in many ways. Health experts have expressed concern over the way pollution levels are increasing in the capital Delhi-NCR. Given the deteriorating quality of air, GRAP-4 has been implemented in Delhi so that the level of pollution can be controlled.
Health experts said, that for people who already have some kind of chronic disease, polluted air can increase problems even more, so it is important to pay serious attention to protection from pollution.
Doctors say, there is a risk of damage to the lungs due to pollution, as well as being exposed to pollution for a long time can lead to the risk of brain-related diseases. Apart from this, people who already have heart health problems should take extra precautions on polluted days. Deteriorating air quality can increase serious problems for the heart.
Dangerous pollutants are increasing in the air.
Health experts say this season of smog has become a public health crisis. Factors such as smoke from vehicles, industrial activities, stubble, and dust from construction work can increase the levels of particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide in the air.
According to the Health Organization, air pollution causes about 4.2 million (more than 42 lakh) premature deaths globally every year, many of which are related to heart diseases. This is why special care needs to be taken about heart health on polluted days.
Let us know how people suffering from heart disease can take care of their health these days.
The risk of serious heart problems may increase.
Air pollution has many disadvantages, people suffering from heart disease who live in a polluted environment for a long time may have an increased risk of problems like heart attack and heart failure. A study found that exposure to ultrafine particles present in air pollution can trigger heart attack problems.
In addition, pollution makes blood vessels narrow and stiff, making blood flow difficult and increasing the risk of clot formation. Apart from this, the electrical system of the heart can also be affected due to air pollution, which can lead to the risk of irregularities in heartbeats.
How to take care of the heart
You can take some measures to reduce the risks of air pollution to your heart health.
Avoid exposure to air pollution. Do not go out of the house unnecessarily in the morning and evening.
When the air quality is poor, stay inside and keep the windows and doors closed.
When you need to go out, wear a mask.
Use air cleaners to improve indoor air quality.
Get regular blood pressure and health checkups and eat a healthy diet.
This habit is the most harmful.
Doctors say, to keep the heart healthy and fit, it is important that you stay away from things that affect heart health. Especially, it is most important to stay away from smoking. Smoking can cause plaque to accumulate in your arteries, which can narrow and block them. This reduces the amount of oxygen and blood reaching your heart and other parts of the body.
Smoking also increases the risk of heart attack. A polluted environment and smoking habit can increase these risks even more, so it is most important for you to quit smoking.
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