Air pollution: Deteriorating Delhi-NCR air quality, due to changing weather patterns and stubble burning has left citizens worried. The polluted air is not only impacting adult's health but also posing a significant health risk to a child's well-being. Prolonged exposure to air pollution can hinder a child's physical and cognitive development, potentially resulting in learning difficulties and behavioural challenges.
As per a WHO report on air pollution and child health, every day around 93% of the world’s children under the age of 15 years (1.8 billion children) breathe air that is so polluted it puts their health and development at serious risk. The report revealed that when pregnant women are exposed to polluted air, they are more likely to give birth prematurely and have small, low birth-weight children. Air pollution also impacts neurodevelopment and cognitive ability and can trigger asthma, and childhood cancer. Children who have been exposed to high levels of air pollution may be at greater risk for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease later in life.
“Polluted air is poisoning millions of children and ruining their lives. This is inexcusable. Every child should be able to breathe clean air so they can grow and fulfil their full potential,” Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said.
Protecting children from air pollution requires multiple actions, including individuals, communities, and government policies. People need to work together to make the air cleaner and healthier for kids. WHO has listed measures that can be taken to protect children from the harmful effects of air pollution. Check those measures below.
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