The human toll of air pollution in India - Boston College
1 day ago · Air pollution in India resulted in 1.67 million deaths in 2019—the largest pollution-related death toll in any country in the world—and also accounted for $36.8 billion in economic losses, according to a new study led by researchers from the Global Observatory on Pollution and Health at Boston College, the Indian Council of Medical Research ...
Health and economic impact of air pollution in the states of India…
Dec 21, 2020 · We estimated exposure to ambient particulate matter pollution, household air pollution, and ambient ozone pollution, and their attributable deaths and disability-adjusted life-years in every state of India as part of the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2019.
The Global Cost of Air Pollution and India’s Struggle to Breathe …
Sep 9, 2024 · India, a nation grappling with extreme levels of pollution, remains among the hardest-hit despite recent strides in air quality. Beyond the devastating health implications, the economic toll is staggering, with billions lost annually in …
Air pollution in India - Wikipedia
Air pollution contributes to the premature deaths of 2 million Indians every year. Emissions come from vehicles and industry, whereas in rural areas, much of the pollution stems from biomass burning for cooking and keeping warm.
Addressing air pollution in India: Innovative strategies for ...
This editorial will briefly explore the sources of air pollution in India, its effects on health and the environment, government efforts to address it, technological mitigation strategies, public awareness and engagement, challenges faced, successful intervention case studies, and the future outlook for tackling this critical issue. ...
Air quality and climate policy integration in India
May 21, 2021 · In 2019 alone, India experienced an estimated 1.2 million air pollution-related premature deaths. At the same time, India’s growing economy is driving CO2 emissions, which increased by more than 55% in the last decade, and are expected to rise by 50% to 2040.
Catalyzing Clean Air in India - World Bank Group
Jun 5, 2024 · The air pollution levels in India are among the highest in the world, posing a heavy threat to the country's health and economy. All of India’s 1.4 billion people are exposed to unhealthy levels of ambient PM 2.5 – the most harmful pollutant - …
Air pollution - World Health Organization (WHO)
Both ambient (outdoor) and household (indoor) air pollution are harmful for health. Industry, transportation, coal power plants and household solid fuel usage are major contributors to air pollution. Rising at an alarming rate, air pollution impacts economies and people’s quality of life.
The impact of air pollution on deaths, disease burden, and life ...
Dec 5, 2018 · Air pollution is a major planetary health risk, with India estimated to have some of the worst levels globally. To inform action at subnational levels in India, we estimated the exposure to air pollution and its impact on deaths, disease burden, and life expectancy in every state of India in 2017.
Analysis of Air Pollution Data in India between 2015 and 2019
Aug 18, 2021 · Rapid growth and industrialization in India have resulted in some of the most polluted air in the world. Projections forecast further decreases in air quality and a 24% increase in PM 2.5 associated premature mortalities by 2050 relative to 2015 (GBD MAPS Working Group, 2018; Brauer et al., 2019).