Pollution

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras recently conducted a comprehensive review highlighting the contribution of routine household activities to the burgeoning issue of microplastic pollution. The study revealed that seemingly innocuous daily chores such as washing dishes, doing laundry, taking showers, and utilizing toilets significantly contribute to the presence of microplastics in the …

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Pollutants that result in major public health concerns include particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide. Air pollution is contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or biological agent. It is due to household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities and forest fires. Pollutants that result in major public …

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A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports emphasizes the importance of reducing exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy to prevent adverse outcomes like preterm birth and lower birth weight. Background The two major causes of mortality and morbidity in neonates are low birth weight and preterm birth, which can also lead to increased illness during …

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Photo Credit: ankitparakh The increasing air pollution has started to pose severe risks to public health and hence dedicated efforts are required to minimize air pollution and reduce the threat to public health and ecology, said JSS secretary Ajit Prasad. Inaugurating Air Pollution Control Week programme organized by the Regional Transport Office in association with …

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A study from the University of Washington (UW) offers new insights into the health risks associated with air pollution from congested city roadways. The findings reveal the direct impact of traffic pollution on blood pressure. The experts have found that exposure to unfiltered air during rush-hour traffic not only elevates passengers’ blood pressure in the moment, but maintains this …

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