Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Earth was once filled with lush greenery, peaceful flora and fauna, but now suffers intensely from pollution after decades of industrialization. Rivers suffer from pollution, and the air itself becomes dangerous to breathe. After the latest dust storm, Delhi – India’s capital – experienced alarming levels of air quality measures. The Central Pollution Control Board reported an alarming 305 AQI reading, which falls under the very poor category and poses severe health issues.
PM 2.5 and Type-2 Diabetes Link Explored
In 2023, AIIMS researchers conducted a Delhi-Chennai based study involving 9,000 individuals. The study highlighted alarming correlations between diabetes and air pollution caused by PM 2.5 particles. Dr. Mandal explained that the tiny matter was always proven to cause dangerous health issues, including asthma and heart diseases. This research further highlights the impact of particulate matter on diabetes as well.
The Effects of Pollution on Daily Life Activities and Healthcare
The accumulation of dust, smoke, and chemical residues in the air leads to the formation of air pollution. The harmful effects of air pollution are not limited to humans; it also greatly damages animals and the environment.
Acute Health Problems Associated with Air Pollution:
Decreased immunity
Allergic reactions and respiratory diseases such as asthma and cancer of the lungs.
Cardiovascular infection
Irritation of the eyes
More severe among children and aged people
Eradication of the Environment: Climate Change and Deconstruction Of the Ozone Layer
Pollution is a center piece in climate change and the destruction of the ozone. These problems aid in irregular climate and increased calamity recurrence. Pollution needs to be dealt with for harmony to be achieved.
Weed Control through affordable and natural means: Plants are purifiers of air.
Tree planting being one of the greatest air purifying methods serves as a natural remedy to cancer. Common household items like Snake and Rubber plants and flower pots with soil serve as easy air purifiers. These plants, as stated in the Frontiers in Molecular Medicine Journal, detoxify and remove airborne toxins while releasing oxygen.
Direct measures to control pollution:
Reduce use of private vehicles; walk, cycle, or take public buses
Reduce smoking to help with air toxins
Use industrial exhaust filters to cut emissions.
Encourage greening and tree planting in the city.
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