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Welcome to the Banega Swasth India podcast. Here every week we talk about how to get healthy, focussing on a holistic approach to health - where physical health is just as important as mental well-being. Our focus is on creating a holistic healthy India for each and everyone. Our aim is Lakshya, Sampoorn Swasthya Ka or health for all and leaving no one behind, where citizens, individuals, society and governments work together.

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Impact Of Worsening Air Pollution And How To Protect Yourself From It

Update on : Nov 23, 2023 12:03 (IST)

Did you know, India is the world's second most polluted country? Fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) shortens an average Indian's life expectancy by 5.3 years, relative to what it would be if the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline of 5 micrograms per cubic meter was met, states the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) produced by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC). Breathing toxic air can have varying health impacts - ranging from cold and cough to severe respiratory disorders. Dr Sachin D, Consultant - Interventional Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Fortis Hospital shared the impact of pollution and ways to protect oneself from it.

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