Delhi Air Pollution: In The Wake Of Its Most Polluted Season Yet, Is Your Health Top Priority?

It's a difficult time for Delhities. Since Diwali celebrations last month, the nation's capital has faced dangerous levels of air quality at various places, as well as in its surrounding areas. However, this may be its worst spell yet. According to a report by private forecaster Skymet, Delhi is the most polluted city in the world today. Its Air Quality Index (AQI) ranks at 527 and has been in the hazardous category for a shocking 9 days; the longest hazardous air quality period since recording began. In terms of Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 levels in the air, Paschim Vihar crossed 600, Lodhi Road crossed 650 and Faridabad NIT crossed 700, all recording hazardous levels of air quality. With the city engulfed in smog and toxins are being breathed in, one's health is the first to take a hit. Numerous cases of congested chests, coughing spells and itching eyes are being reported in the state and those surrounding it.

In terrifying times like these, you'd think that health would take greatest precedence before anything else. But very often, that isn't the case because individuals continue to give priority to luxuries and wants, instead of placing their health needs first.

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A Simple Look At General Spending Trends And Patterns 

Here's a comparative look that speaks volume:

1. Rs 200 = 1 Latte/Cappuccino = 1 Face Mask

A latte from a coffee chain costs upwards of Rs 200, in which one could buy a Bodyguard Face Mask with up to 99% FFP3 filtration but how often would one skip their morning cuppa? Barely ever.

The BodyGuard Anti-Pollution Face Mask comes with activated carbon, 6 layers of filteration for PM 2.5 of N99 grade.

The Arvind Healthcare Smog Guard Face Mask is a N99 grade anti-pollution mask which offers 99.97% protection from PM 0.3 microns and PM 2.5 pollutants with an activated carbon double layer.

The 3M 9004 IN Particulate Respirator is a pack of 10 masks with P1class of filtering efficiency.

The Pollution Safe Anti-Pollution Mask has a N95 filter with a respiratory valve and protection from PM 2.5 levels of pollutants.

2. Rs 5,000 = 1 Branded Handbag/ Sneakers = 1 Car Air Purifier

Adding a new designer handbag or pair of sneakers to the closet doesn't take a second thought but spending Rs 5,000 on a car purifier which would reduce pollution drastically during the daily commute rarely happens easily.

An average Indian spends more than 2 hours in car every day, and these environs have pollutants in various forms - PM2.5, TVOC released in extreme temperature, dust, odour, cigarette smoke, other particles and fabric pollutants. The inside environment of the car can increase the concentration of VOCs and break other present chemicals down into more toxic substances. Honeywell Move Pure Car Purifier comes with advanced double layer active carbon filter and high grade HEPA that can help remove these toxins.

3. Rs 60,000 = OnePlus 7T Pro = 1 Air Purifier For Your Home

As costs increase, so does the unwillingness to budget larger amounts of money for one's health. The OnePlus 7T Pro costs approximately Rs 60,000 in which one could easily purchase the Dyson Air Purifier, which costs around Rs 55,000.

The Dyson Pure Cool Air Purifier senses and reports air quality levels. It has a 360 degree Glass HEPA Filter and Tris Impregnated Activated Carbon Filter to capture 99.95% pollutants. It projects over 360 litres of purified air per second across your whole room with 350 degrees oscillation ensures proper circulation throughout and coverage of up to 600 square feet.

4. Rs 1,00,000 = iPhone 11 Pro Max = Airgle Air Purifier

Lines to buy the iPhone 11 Pro Max go on endlessly, even though it costs upwards of Rs 1,20,000. But to put down around that amount on an Airgle Air Purifier is almost unheard of. Unfortunately, we're in a time where our priorities are deeply misplaced and everything else comes much before our body and its basic ability to breathe. It's a sad state of affairs because at the end of the day, health truly is wealth and nothing else can be achieved without it.

The Airgle AG900 Room Purifier has a cHEPA filter which removes 99.998% airborne particles with Titanium Pro that removes bacteria and viruses. It has 360 degree air circulation technology and also features a timer and night mode.

(Also Read: Delhi Pollution: Why You Should Buy Air Purifiers With HEPA Filters)

Prevent Toxic Air Pollution From Affecting You And Your Family

In the throes of one of the most polluted times the city has faced, it's important that the health of your family and you comes before any smartphones or designer jeans. Put down the money as a one-time investment to prevent toxic air pollution from affecting you and continue to breathe in easier every day from then. Add these air pollution necessities to your life right away. Here are more options:

Kent Aura Portable Purifier

The Kent Aura Portable Purifier covers a 290 square foot area with a clean air delivery rate of 180 m3/hour and HEPA technology with a specially treated carbon filter.

Honeywell Air Touch S8 Air Purifier

The Honeywell Air Touch S8 Air Purifier has a HEPA filter with 450 square foot coverage and clean delivery air rate of 300 m3/hour. It is WiFi-enabled and can be operated remotely with real time air indicators.

(Also read: Air Purifiers: 8 Best Air Purifiers Under Rs 30,000 To Beat Delhi Pollution)

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Make the health of your family and you highest priority right away.