According to the the Central Pollution Control Board, Jaipur — the state capital of Rajasthan, India — is the 11th most polluted city in the country, with very high levels of harmful particulate matter that are well above safe limits.
The central environment-monitoring agency reported that particulate matter up to 10micron (PM10) in size was detected at 187 micrograms per cubic metre but the safe level is 60mg per cubic metre. PM10 particles reach the nasal airways and into human bodies, causing respiratory infections.
Air Pollution
Nearly 2.4 million deaths every year are attributable to air pollution. Air pollutants may be solid particles, liquid droplets or gases. Proper planning methods should be adopted to reduce air pollution.
Advertisement
AK Puri, Rajasthan pollution control board's chief environment engineer and officer in-charge (planning) said that the main reasons of pollution in Jaipur was emission from vehicles, burning of solid waste in open, climatic conditions (dust in air), use of unclean domestic fuel and lack of adequate green spaces.
Rajasthan has seen a significant rise in respiratory illnesses mostly among children, as the group is most susceptible to pollution-related problems. The number of kids suffering from acute respiratory infection (ARI) has more than doubled in the three-year period between 2010-11 and 2012-13.
![Traffic Related Air Pollution Causes Autism in Infants]( "Traffic Related Air Pollution Causes Autism in Infants")
Autism is characterized by developmental disturbances in social interaction, behavior and language. Air pollutants exposure can lead to autism development in infants and during pregnancy.
The Annual Health Survey (AHS), estimates show that 15.9% children suffered from ARI in 2012-13. The urban population has 18.7% children affected with ARI while it was 15.1% in the rural areas.
"The cause of increase in cases of children suffering from ARI is pollution. It weakens the respiratory system, which increases the cases of ARI", said Dr Ajit Singh Shaktawat, Respiratory disease expert.
Puri suggested that pollution could be controlled if the Jaipur Municipal Corporation collects and disposes solid waste as per the norms of Government of India and the traffic department make roads uni-directional.
Source: Medindia
Traffic Related Air Pollution Causes Autism in Infants
Autism is characterized by developmental disturbances in social interaction, behavior and language. Air pollutants exposure can lead to autism development in infants and during pregnancy.
Advertisement
The Annual Health Survey (AHS), estimates show that 15.9% children suffered from ARI in 2012-13. The urban population has 18.7% children affected with ARI while it was 15.1% in the rural areas.
"The cause of increase in cases of children suffering from ARI is pollution. It weakens the respiratory system, which increases the cases of ARI", said Dr Ajit Singh Shaktawat, Respiratory disease expert.
Puri suggested that pollution could be controlled if the Jaipur Municipal Corporation collects and disposes solid waste as per the norms of Government of India and the traffic department make roads uni-directional.
Source: Medindia
Pollution Increases the Risk to Heart Ailments
A recent study suggests that higher PM10 and NO2 (traffic associated pollutants) levels are associated with increase in myocardial infarction risk just 1-6 hours later following the exposure.
Advertisement
 Air Pollution and Cancer Incidence: a Danish Cohort StudyAir pollution is on the increase and so are the associated risks. A recently published study links air pollution near residence and cancer. | Advertisement
|
Advertisement
Recommended Readings
Latest Child Health News
Playing in early childhood is key to shaping a healthier brain, as emphasized by a top expert.
Side-effects of valproate drug taken during pregnancy, enhance the expression of Rnf146 gene, causing autism spectrum disorder in fetus.
Children with amblyopia or lazy eye who underwent digital vision training, showed no appreciable improvement in their eyesight.
In 2022, over 20% of children worldwide lacked adequate calories for growth, with 45+ million showing wasting (underweight for height).
After PCV7 licensure, pneumococcal infection rates in children aged 5+ with sickle cell disease significantly decreased.
