29/12/2025
Every winter, India’s metros and major cities break the Air Quality Index (AQI) barometer records with readings of harmful (300-400) and hazardous (400-500). A dubious Indian record is that six of the world’s Top 10 most polluted cities are in India. ParentsWorld invited pediatricians and health experts to highlight the adverse impact of air pollution on children’s health and well-being, and to suggest ways and means parents can protect children from this ballooning threat.
Exposure to toxic air causes respiratory infections, asthma, and developmental delays, which can cause lifelong disability & reduce longevity