Air pollution cuts life expectancy by 3.4 years in India; Delhiites worst hit: Study


Studies have linked air pollution to significant decrease in life expectancy. Now a new study by Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) reveals that inhaling minute airborne pollutants reduces the life expectancy of Indians by an average of 3.4 years.

As per a report from Hindustan Times, the study shows that Delhiites are witnessing a decrease in their lifespan by 6.3 years - the highest among all states.

The study found PM2.5 exposure has claimed 5.7 lakh Indians every year, while 31,000 people died owing to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) caused by inhaling ground-level ozone (O3). This was based on the new population census 2011..................Read more

 

Source: Zee News


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