Pregnancy for any women is special. It is a period where a mother-to-be not just takes care of her own body but also looks out for another tiny life growing inside her body. Not just her but the entire circle of family and friends come together to keep the mother-to-be and the baby safe and healthy in every sense. Consuming
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Get Rid of Indoor Air Pollution Lurking in Your Kitchen
The World Environment Day, every year, marks as a reminder for all of us to protect the world we live in. Saving the environment and monitoring our actions which harm the earth is very important in today’s day and age. Outdoor air pollution is a major threat to the environment but so is indoor air pollution. In fact, our homes
Soft Toys Are A Health Risk to Your Kids. Find Out How
Soft toys are an essential part of childhood. We all remember having a soft toy that we loved during our early years, which we did not seem to part with no matter how old it got. Some of us still have them packed safely in a corner of our cupboard, to reminisce the memories of our childhood. Now, it’s your
Air Pollution: A Hazardous Threat to Your New-Born Baby
Air pollution in India is rising and causing enormous levels of harm to us with each passing day. We’ve often heard that children are more vulnerable to air pollution than adults, more so in the case of new-born babies. Have you ever wondered why? There are several reasons for it. New-born babies breathe faster than adults, absorbing more air, eventually
What Is the Connection Between Climate Change and Air Pollution?
Climate change and air pollution – the duo that is causing chaos on earth at an ever-increasing pace. While they might seem like only slightly connected to each other, the truth is they are interconnected to a great extent. In order to understand how air pollution and climate change are connected to each other and how together they are causing
5 Harmful Effects: Smog Not Just Smoke Effects Your Lungs
Smog – a combination of the words, smoke, and fog- is a deadly form of air pollution. The term was first used by H.A. Des Voeux in 1905 to describe the atmospheric conditions in Britain as a result of heavy industrialization. When atmospheric pollutants and gases released from the burning of fossil fuels react with sunlight and ozone, it causes
How to protect your kids from air pollution?
Air pollution is a rising concern in almost every city. The degrading air quality poses a threat to the health of people of all age groups. Though air pollution spares no one, however, studies have suggested that children are more vulnerable to air pollution than any other age group. Not just outdoor, but indoor air is highly polluted, which makes
Air pollution Can be Deadly for Senior Citizens
Just like food and water, fresh air is also one of the basic necessities for human beings. The third largest cause of death among all the health risks in India, it is impossible to breathe fresh and healthy air. According to the State Global Air 2019 by Health Effects Institute (HEI), 1.2 million people died due to air pollution in
Health and Environmental Effects of Air Pollution
Air pollution is the world’s largest killer and responsible for thousands of deaths worldwide every year. Carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, ozone, particulate matter, lead and PM 2.5 are the major contributors to indoor air pollution. Air pollution is the result of combustion from space heating, industrial and vehicular emission, which causes and exacerbates several diseases such as asthma
Diseases Caused Due to Air Pollution
Air pollution leaves a serious impact on human health. Prolonged exposure to indoor air pollution leads to a number of health problems. Poor indoor air quality affects your lungs and respiratory systems. The people working and living near the source of air pollutants, for instance, places that have high industrial and vehicular emissions, are mostly exposed to the harmful effects