Air pollution is a global public health emergency. Currently people in India are breathing toxic air that does not meet WHO's clean air guidelines.
Everyone should avoid all physical activity outdoors
. Remain indoors and keep activity levels low. You should consider
a face mask
while outdoors and running an air purifier
at home.
Clean air is a basic human right
.
The health effects of air pollution
are staggering. According to a story in The Guardian
, air pollution may damage every organ and virtually every cell in the human body. Yes, air pollution increases the risk of heart attacks, lung cancer, asthma and COPD, but it is also known to exacerbate depression and also increase violent crime in a city.
PM2.5 forecast is 208.4 µg/m3
Clean air is a basic human right.