Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:47pm on 15 Nov 2024,Friday India
Delhi’s air quality has reached hazardous levels, with PM2.5 concentrations of 247 µg/m³, far exceeding WHO's safe limit of 15 µg/m³. Breathing this polluted air is equated to smoking 25-30 cigarettes daily, increasing risks of lung and head and neck cancers. A study by the University of Chicago revealed Delhi residents lose 7.8 years of life expectancy due to air pollution. Experts suggest using air purifiers, wearing N95 masks, and maintaining hydration to combat these effects. Researchers highlight that pollution, not smoking, is the leading cause of lung cancer in India.
