4 in 10 Residents in Delhi, Mumbai Seek Medical Attention as the Air Pollution Crisis Worsens

4 in 10 Residents in Delhi and Mumbai seek medical attention for health issues related to air pollution every few years,” the survey added. Pristyn Care, a healthcare provider, conducted a survey involving 4,000 participants residing in Delhi, Mumbai, and the surrounding regions. The results showed that 90% of respondents were suffering from prevalent symptoms associated with the declining air Quality Index—persistent coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, or sore throat. In the January-March quarter, Mumbai’s air quality consistently worsened, with PM 2.5 levels increasing from 50.2 in 2019 to 80.6 in 2023—a significant 60.5% jump. During the October to December … Continue reading 4 in 10 Residents in Delhi, Mumbai Seek Medical Attention as the Air Pollution Crisis Worsens