Whats is air pollution ?
Air pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent that modifies the natural characteristics of the atmosphere.
Why should I worry about air pollution ?
Air pollution is a significant contributor to severe illness in patients with severe respiratory disease ( Asthma, copd) and cardiovascular illness and has been associated with increase in strokes, lung cancer and overall death rates in vulnerable population.
It also impacts child growth including brain and lung development and function and is known to increase mortality.
What is AQI ?
AQI stand for air quality Index. It is a measure of 5 air pollutants
- Ground level Ozone
- Particulate matter (PM 10 & PM 2.5microns)
- Carbon monoxide
- Sulfur dioxide
- Nitrogen dioxide
How AQI levels impact my health ?
What are the Sources of Indoor and outdoor pollution ?
Sources of Outdoor air pollution
Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
What should I do to protect from air pollution impact?
- Avoid unnecessary outdoor travel
- Wear N95 mask when going out
- Avoid early morning or late-night walks, walks only after Sunshine.
- Use public transport to minimize vehicles of road.
- Use air purifier medical grade with HEPA filter
- Avoid smoking
- Use Vaccum cleaner for cleaning dust
- No open waste burning / biomass burning
- Minimize construction activities during poor AQI