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In my book Breathing Lessons: A Doctor's Guide to Lung Health, I address the importance of reducing indoor pollution for our families' health. Researchers now suggest that these efforts impact entire cities comprehensively. https://bit.ly/3XQ4WMc As we collectively think more about indoor air quality, we need to push for updated building regulations and educate the public on best practices to protect their #lunghealth.

🌍 What denies our right to live healthily? 💔 As pollution levels soar and clean air becomes a luxury, are we compromising our health for unchecked economic growth? Chronic respiratory issues, smog-filled mornings, and toxic air are taking a toll on us, yet awareness and action remain minimal. 🛑 It's time to prioritize clean air as a basic human right. Let's raise our voices, demand accountability, and work towards a sustainable future where economic progress doesn't come at the cost of our health. ✨ Read more about this pressing issue: https://lnkd.in/dGygY6TE #CleanAirForAll #EnvironmentalAwareness #RightToHealth #SustainableLiving #PollutionCrisis

Air Pollution is much more than just the numbers we see. Esha Mitra deep-dives into its impact on health and livelihood. It was great to speak to her about its sources and solutions and contribute to the story. Read the comprehensive story CNN https://lnkd.in/gi3U4f2t

☁️ Clean air is essential for everyone’s health, but for those who live in economically disadvantaged areas, the effects of air pollution can be particularly acute. 🍃 🌍 HEAL calls on policymakers to take the opportunity to address this inequality as they begin to implement the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive (AAQD). To read the full briefing, including our policy recommendations, follow the link: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-aj6Jv2 💙 Share this post if you agree that policymakers urgently need to address the health equity gap from air pollution. #CleanAir4Health

Something to consider next time you're doing your morning commute, as independent tests recorded an average level of air pollution (particulate matter) of 492 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3) at an underground station’s platform on the Northern line, compared with an annual average of 16 μg/m3 from a roadside monitoring site in London, representing 30x more pollution at the tube than at the roadside. More alarming, is that this is *98 times* the World Health Organisation's target of 5μg/m3, showing just how harmful your morning commute can be to your health. Source in the commments. #airpollution #toxicunderground #airquality #harmfulcommute #airmonitoring

We all need to breathe to survive. This simple yet essential fact underscores the importance of air quality. For years, the effects of air pollution on health have been extensively studied, with ongoing research continually shedding light on its impact on both health and the environment. However, not enough is being done to find an effective solution for this global health threat. To learn more about how air pollution harms our health, click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/ejEVM8kr #Air #Pollution #Public #Health

All London hospitals are in areas that exceed WHO toxic pollution limits for Nitrogen Dioxide and Particulate Matter 2.5! Hospitals are meant to be places we go to improve our health, yet research in 2022 showed that 2 main air pollutants that significantly impact human health are over World Health Organisation targets. Exposure to such air pollution can stunt the growth of child's lungs and worsen chronic illnesses. Full info here: https://lnkd.in/djgZF-GA It is due to shocking data such as this, why we have developed our AirSMART bollards, which are easy to install and can reduce local air pollution by up to 65%. The use of our products in key locations such as hospitals could have a dramatic impact on the health of patients, staff and visitors, which would save healthcare providers much more in the long term in reduced healthcare costs for patients and reduced absenteeism for staff, than the cost to install and run them. If you would like to run a trial, to see the difference they could make, get in touch: https://lnkd.in/e_VbzGuE

Delhi NCR’s Air Pollution: A Call to Action 🌍 Delhi NCR has been grappling with a severe air quality crisis for years, with toxic air threatening our health. Long-term exposure to this pollution can lead to serious health issues, including lung cancer and respiratory diseases. 🚫 Each winter, as the smog descends, we’re reminded that this is not just a seasonal issue—it’s a public health emergency. Vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions are particularly at risk. 👶👵 So, what can we do? Raise Awareness: Educate others about the dangers of air pollution and its health impacts. 📢 Support Local Initiatives: Get involved with community programs aimed at reducing pollution. 🤝 Advocate for Change: Push for stricter regulations and cleaner technologies to improve air quality. 🏛️ Together, we can drive change. Let’s take action now for a healthier future for all! 🌱 #AirPollution #DelhiNCR #PublicHealth #CleanAir #Advocacy #Sustainability

The theme of next week's 77th World Health Assembly is ‘All for Health, Health for All’. Ambitious commitments and collective action are crucial to tackling air pollution, the largest environmental threat to human health worldwide. From mobilising health professionals to equipping Ministries of Health with the latest evidence of health harms, our grantees are working hard to ensure clean air becomes a higher priority for better health around the globe 👉 https://bit.ly/3QRT3S3 #WHA77 #PublicHealth #AirPollution #AirQuality

With 96% of India’s population exposed to PM2.5 levels far beyond the WHO’s recommended limits, the need for action has never been more urgent. On this #NationalPollutionControlDay, let’s take a stand for cleaner air and healthier living. It’s time to prioritise our environment, reduce pollution, and create a sustainable future for all. Every effort counts towards improving air quality and safeguarding our health. Let’s work together for a brighter tomorrow. #AirQuality #CleanAirInitiative #PollutionFreeIndia #EnvironmentalAction #HealthierTomorrow #NationalPollutionControlDay #TogetherForChange #StarHospitals #StarHospitalsBanjaraHills #StarHospitalsNanakramguda