As per experts, air pollution has far-reaching effects on various organs in the body.
Experts emphasise that the government needs a fundamental change in policy regarding fossil fuels and road infrastructure to improve air quality on a large scale.“India has a National Air Quality Programme (NAQP), but it needs to be implemented urgently.
Chronic exposure can lead to conditions like asthma, COPD, and even lung cancer.“Ultra-fine particles (<0.1 micron) travel from the lungs into the bloodstream, triggering systemic effects.
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