Air pollution in Indian districts significantly increased death risk across age groups, study finds
Air pollution in Indian districts significantly increased death risk across age groups, study finds
NEW DELHI: In Indian districts, air pollution exceeding national standards have been shown to increase death risk across all age groups -- by 86 per cent in newborns, 100-120 per cent in children under five years of age and 13 per cent in adults, according to a study.
A team of researchers, including those at the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, looked at fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution levels across over 700 districts. Data for analysis was taken from the National Family and Health Survey (fifth round) and the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS).
In households not having a separate kitchen, the study found higher chances of deaths among newborns and adults.
