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Study: Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases likelihood of
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Women are more vulnerable to severe respiratory infections caused by a variety of viruses during pregnancy, including influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Furthermore, influenza affects pregnant women disp
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Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases chances for flu attac
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
During pregnancy, women are more prone to severe respiratory infections from multiple viruses, including influenza A virus (IAV), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Additionally, pregnant women are disproportionately affected by
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Exposure to air pollution increases risk of dementia: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Many uncertainties remain, so caution is needed when interpreting these findings, but the researchers say the results "strengthen the evidence that air pollutants are risk factors for dementia."
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Over 490 mn tonnes of harmful gases polluting air in Pakistan: Report
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The emissions come from different fields related to power and energy included as energy, electric generation, and electricity generation from coal, according to a document of the climate change ministry submitted at the National Assembly (NA).
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Researchers reveal exposure to fine particle air pollution associated with
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Even at levels below the current US, UK, and European air quality regulations, exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution is associated with an increased risk of dementia.
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Delhi Cabinet approves Rs 2388 crore for beautification of roads, curb air
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved Rs 2388 crore for making the city's roads spotless and clean and also to curb air pollution, AAP Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said.
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Study finds how road noise linked with high blood pressure
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
If you reside close to a busy road, you may feel as though the constant noise of the motors, honking of the horns, and wailing of the sirens raises your blood pressure.
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Road noise could make blood pressures high: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"We were a little surprised that the association between road traffic noise and hypertension was robust even after adjustment for air pollution," said Jing Huang, assistant professor in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences in the School of Public Health at Peking
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Severe sandstorm engulfs Beijing, air pollution soars to hazardous levels
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Weather authorities in Beijing warned people not to go outdoors for exercise and other activities, and have asked drivers to stay vigilant and reduce speed because of low visibility, reported CNN.
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NGT constitutes committee to verify facts about air pollution around AIIMS
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a seven-member joint committee to verify facts regarding air pollution around the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, which jeopardizes the health of indoor as well as OPD patients and doctors and other staff of AIIMS.
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BMC constitutes 7-member committee to control Mumbai's air pollution
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In a bid to control dust in the air, the main factor contributing to air pollution, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner on Sunday constituted a seven-member committee and directed it to submit a report within a week.
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Stage-II of GRAP rolled back as overall AQI of Delhi improves
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The overall AQI of Delhi has significantly improved from the level of 291 (upper-end of 'Poor' category) observed on February 26, 2023, to 260 ('Poor' category) observed on February 27, 2023, to 218 (lower-end of 'Poor' category) observed on February 28, 2023, to 178 ('Moderate' category) re
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