Will this air pollution lead to cancer? Know what the experts have to say

As Monday’s air quality in Delhi remained in the “critical” category, growing health concerns are becoming more apparent.

In an interview with ANI, Dr. Piyush Ranjan, an Additional Professor in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Department of Medicine, stated that there is scientific proof linking air pollution to many types of cancer.

It’s critical to realize that, in addition to producing respiratory illnesses, air pollution has an impact on other bodily systems. Arthritis, heart attacks, strokes, and coronary artery illnesses are all directly related to pollution. We possess scientific proof linking it to many forms of cancer,” the AIIMS physician stated.

Dr Piyush Ranjan went on to stress that air pollution not only has a negative impact on the respiratory system but also has a direct correlation with the onset of coronary artery illnesses, which include arthritis, heart attacks, and strokes.

There is a serious health emergency, according to experts who have warned of the harmful effects of air pollution on fetal health. Medical experts claim that exposure to air pollution can damage the heart and brain, which could cause anxiety in people of all ages if appropriate safety measures are not implemented.

According to SAFAR data, Delhi, the nation’s capital, had an AQI of 471 at 7 a.m., placing its overall air quality in the “critical” category.

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According to medical professionals, a healthy person should ideally strive for an air quality index (AQI) of less than 50. But as of right now, the AQI has risen much above 400, posing a serious risk to people suffering from lung-related illnesses and perhaps raising the risk of lung cancer, according to ANI.