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Delhi Pollution: Delhi’s air is now not only dirty but also deadly. The air of the capital becomes poisonous every winter season, but now it is no longer a seasonal problem, it has become a year-round silent killer. New reports have revealed that breathing in Delhi is now as dangerous for health as battling a serious disease.
The latest report of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has further increased the concern of the capital. According to this report, in the year 2023, 17,188 people died due to air pollution in Delhi alone, which means that one out of every seven deaths is now due to polluted air. In such a situation, let us know what the report says about pollution becoming a silent killer in Delhi.
what does the report say
The report shows that very fine particles present in the air are called PM2.5. These have become the biggest cause of deaths in Delhi. These are so small that they enter the lungs and blood directly, due to which heart and lung diseases increase rapidly. According to the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), about 15 percent of the total deaths in Delhi in 2023 were due to pollution alone. This figure is extremely scary for any modern city, because it means that pollution has now become more deadly than risks like high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol.
Major causes of deaths in Delhi in 2023
In 2023, there were 17,188 deaths due to air pollution in Delhi, 14,874 deaths due to high blood pressure, 10,653 deaths due to diabetes, 7,267 deaths due to high cholesterol and 6,698 deaths due to obesity. These figures show that smog in Delhi has now become a bigger killer than blood pressure and sugar. The air we inhale every moment is gradually becoming the cause of death. According to WHO, the level of PM2.5 has been found several times higher in Delhi. Its effect is greatest especially on children, elderly people and heart or lung patients. Asthma, lung infection and respiratory problems have become common in children, while serious diseases like heart attack, stroke and cancer are increasing in adults.
Experts warn
CREA and other experts say that Delhi’s bad air is no longer just an environmental issue, it has become a public health crisis. Due to pollution, the number of patients in hospitals is increasing, the number of working people is decreasing and the average age of people is decreasing. Scientists say that if the government does not take immediate and strict action, this figure may worsen in the coming years.
What can be the protection?
According to experts, to deal with this crisis, Delhi needs science-based policies and not just an emergency action plan. As –
1. Strict control on industrial emissions, so that the smoke coming out of factories is reduced.
2. Stopping pollution caused by vehicles, such as removing old vehicles and promoting electric vehicles.
3. Increasing the number of green zones and trees and plants, so that the oxygen level in the air improves.
4. Strictness on dust and waste management, so that the problem of dust flying on the roads is reduced.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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