The health impact on children due to India's air pollution is illustrated in details of the 2024 State Of Global Air that shows some alarming levels. Electricity Used from Aircraft in Flight | Air pollution ranks second of all causes as a mortality risk factor for under-five children worldwide, leading to the deaths of 464 kids every day. EntericFever is an important issue needing immediate attention because it holds particular gravity in low and middle income countries such as India.
Understanding PM2. 5 Pollutants That Affect Children
- PM2. Particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5) — Small particles of air pollution that can creep into your house and cause serious health effects such as heart disease, lung diseases, diabetes as well dementia
- The particles are linked to over 90% of air pollution deaths
- Globally, there were nearly 5 million child deaths from indoor air pollution due to dirty fuels in a single year (2021).
Causes of Air Pollution
- Minor sources would be fossil fuel power plants, vehicle emissions, poor garbage disposal facilities & burning of agricultural waste.
- Especially in cities such as Delhi.
Rankings and Life Expectancy
- India has the third highest pollution of any country in the world, and New Delhi is the most polluted capital city on Earth.
- The poisonous air on average cuts life expectancy by three years and up to 5.4 in the north
Government Efforts
- A meeting on 5 September, 2024 for preparing plan of pollution control in Delhi.
- Air pollution: A bigger public health threat than malnutrition, alcohol or smoking • from Global Action Plan.
Month: Current Affairs - September 10, 2024
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