Pulmonary Perspectives: High levels of air pollution in Delhi and adverse health effects
February 6, 2017 | CHEST Physician
Conclusion
Delhi’s poor air quality during this winter has indeed affected the respiratory health of the population. Healthy people, as well as those with preexisting respiratory diseases, are adversely affected. A series of actions at the personal and institutional level is required to control this menace.
Dr. Khilnani is Professor, and Dr. Tiwari is Research Officer, Department of Pulmonary Medicine & Sleep Disorders, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
