Ozone Exposure Up, Experts Point At Health Hazards
The article reports a worrying rise in ground-level ozone pollution in Delhi, despite a general improvement in particulate matter (PM) levels during summer. Experts explain that this secondary pollutant forms when heat and sunlight react with vehicular and industrial emissions. They warn that prolonged exposure to elevated ozone levels poses serious, often underestimated health hazards, including aggravated asthma, reduced lung function, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and systemic inflammation. The report highlights that this "silent" pollutant is a growing threat, particularly to children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing respiratory conditions, and calls for targeted action to curb its precursor gases.
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