Over 2 Million Deaths Linked to Air Pollution in India in 2023, FICCI-EY Seeks Health-Led Clean Air Policy
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Over 2 Million Deaths Linked to Air Pollution in India in 2023, FICCI-EY Seeks Health-Led Clean Air Policy
The report calls for PM2.5 reduction targets under the National Clean Air Programme, stronger health surveillance and wider access to cleaner alternatives, as new findings show pollution levels exceeding WHO guidelines across 261 Indian cities in October.
A joint report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (FICCI) and Ernst & Young (EY) has revealed that over 2 million people died due to air pollution in India in 2023. In addition, air pollution due to Diwali is now set to become an even greater threat.
Air pollution linked to more than 2 million deaths in India in 2023: FICCI-EY report
Air pollution was linked to more than two million deaths in India in 2023, according to a FICCI-EY report. The study warns of its impact on respiratory and cardiovascular health, as well as the economy. It calls for year-round pollution control, stronger PM2.5 targets and better healthcare preparedness.
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More than two million deaths in India were attributable to air pollution in 2023, according to a knowledge paper released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and EY The post Air pollution linked to over 2 million deaths in India in 2023: FICCI-EY report appeared first on Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI.
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