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India seeks clearer evidence of air pollution's health impact as smog worsens

India seeks clearer evidence of air pollution's health impact as smog worsens

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The Better India article examines whether PM2.5 or PM10 is the pollutant driving India’s Air Quality Index, noting that the specific particle size can affect how the AQI is interpreted. In related coverage, The Hindu reports that Delhi’s AQI fell to the “very poor” category for the first time this winter, reaching 324 at 4 p.m. on November 2, up from 261 the previous day. In response, NCR state governments plan to raise vehicle parking fees, introduce staggered timings for public offices and municipal bodies, and the Delhi Metro will add 20 extra trips.

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    The health ministry has directed states to strengthen screening and tracking of pollution-linked illnesses through standardised disease coding, regular reporting and follow-up of high-risk patients.

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The health ministry has directed states to strengthen screening and tracking of pollution-linked illnesses through standardised disease coding, regular reporting and follow-up of high-risk patients.

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