Delhi's Silent Killer: 1 in 7 Deaths Linked to Air Pollution in 2023, Study Reveals

Nov 04, 2025 09:38 pm CST

A comprehensive analysis of Global Burden of Disease data reveals that air pollution was responsible for 15% of all deaths in Delhi in 2023, making it the city's leading health risk. Despite government initiatives, pollution-related deaths have increased from 15,786 in 2018 to 17,188 in 2023, with experts calling for urgent action to address this year-round public health emergency rather than a seasonal environmental issue.