HEADACHE, ASTHMA IN ONE IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD
The Morning Standard|November 21, 2024
NEARLY 75 per cent of families in the Delhi NCR, which is grappling with deteriorating air quality, have at least one member suffering from sore throat or cough, a recent survey has revealed.
Ashish Srivastava

The survey, conducted by LocalCircles, an online community platform, found that 58 per cent of the surveyed families reported experiencing headaches due to rising pollution levels, while 50 per cent had a family member dealing with breathing difficulties or asthma.

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