The World Health Organisation (WHO) report on the effects of air pollution among children, states that nearly 93 per cent of the world's children under the age of 15 years, breathe poisonous air every day. There have been studies showing a correlation between the air pollutants and the increased risk of preterm birth and neonatal mortality. Dr. Anupam Sibal, Senior Paediatrician and a Group Medical Director at Apollo Hospitals, is here to answer all the queries the parents have about the hazardous air quality levels effects on their children, the doubts of expectant and new mothers.
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An air purifier removes airborne contaminants, while a humidifier restores moisture. Understanding their distinct roles, and when to use one, both or none, can help you breathe easier and stay healthier through the season.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region on Thursday morning remained under the "very poor" category with the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms already in place.
Delhi's much-awaited artificial rain experiment, initially postponed in July continues to be on hold, with no green light yet for the trial that was expected to take place after Diwali.
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