Delhi pollution poses serious lung health risks for all residents, expert warns

Anurag Agrawal, dean of biosciences at Ashoka University, warns that pollution in Delhi is causing lung damage to all residents. He highlights both immediate health issues, like asthma, and long-term risks, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer. Agrawal notes that everyone in Delhi is affected, with those already ill suffering more. He emphasizes the importance of addressing indoor air pollution, particularly for women without access to clean fuel. While air purifiers can help some, Agrawal calls them a temporary fix. He suggests that the government should provide them to vulnerable populations and points to China's successful pollution control measures as a potential model for improvement in Delhi.