Health News Desk: After Diwali, it has once again become difficult to breathe in the air of Delhi. This is the condition not only of the capital but also of many cities of the country. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has become so bad that many serious health-related problems have started occurring. Not only this, due to increasing pollution, lifespan can also be reduced by 5-8 years. The University of Chicago’s Air Quality Life Index Report 2024 states that India’s air has become so bad that life can be reduced by 5 years. Talking about Delhi, the life span of the people living there is decreasing by 8 years. Let us know its serious dangers.
Does life expectancy decrease due to air pollution?
According to health experts, polluted air has a serious impact on life expectancy. Fresh air, clean water and healthy food are very important for life. Due to this, many parts of the body can be seriously affected. Lungs become weak by breathing polluted air. When pollution particles settle in the lungs, they start shrinking and life gets reduced.
What are the dangers of breathing polluted air?
According to experts, polluted air contains PM 2.5. It contains small particles of dust, soil and chemicals, which enter the body through breath and reach every organ along with oxygen and cause damage to them. This increases the risk of diseases like cancer. Not only this, heart attack and weak heart problems also occur due to polluted air. It also affects the kidneys and liver, which can reduce lifespan.
Brain is also at risk from air pollution
Pollution can cause swelling inside the body. When polluted air enters the body, its particles stick in the sinuses, nose and ears. This produces mucus and can also lead to infection. Small particles mix with the blood and affect the arteries of the heart and brain. Due to swelling in them, the risk of heart attack and brain stroke increases. These diseases reduce lifespan.
What to do to avoid pollution
Don’t go anywhere without wearing a mask.
Use air purifier.
Use public transport more.
Stay away from polluting factors.
