India seeks clearer evidence on health impact of air pollution as smog worsens | Today’s news

“There is no doubt about the devastating health effects of air pollution, which contributes to nearly two million deaths in India every year. When levels rise, hospitals see an immediate increase in asthma, COPD exacerbations and heart attacks. While monitoring clinical data is a good step, data collection alone is not enough – we need urgent, coordinated action,” said Dr. Sowmya, former CEO of WHOIC swaminathan, former CEO of WHOIC swaminathan.