New Delhi: Air pollution is leading to many diseases. It is commonly said that respiratory ailments are at high risk due to severe air quality. However, minister of state for health Prataprao Jadhav has been talking differently. In the ongoing Parliament session, the minister categorically said in the Lower House on Friday that it can’t be assumed with certainty or any data is available that such kinds of diseases are taking place exclusively due to air pollution.
Answering a question in the Lok Sabha, Jadhav said: “Health effects of air pollution are a synergistic manifestation of factors that include food habits, occupational habits, socioeconomic status, medical history, immunity, heredity, etc. of the individuals.” The minister further added that the government has taken several steps to address air pollution problems.
The ministry of health and family welfare launched the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health at the National Centre for Disease Control, with the objective to create awareness, capacity building, health sector preparedness, and response-and partnerships-related activities on the climate-sensitive health issues in the country, the minister of state for health said.
The listed programme will reach all the states and Union Territories. After that, training will be provided regarding climate-related diseases, investigations on acute respiratory illnesses, and heat-related diseases. How do you deal with air pollution? How much it affects our health, including the health of children and senior citizens. People can get the answer to their queries from the experts.
