respiratory diseases
82% of Delhi Residents Know Someone Suffering From Air Pollution-Related Illness, Survey Reveals
Dec 15, 2025 09:56 pm CST
A recent LocalCircles survey reveals that 82% of Delhi-NCR residents know someone suffering from severe health conditions attributed to long-term air pollution exposure, with 28% reporting four or more affected individuals in their social circle. As Delhi's AQI reached a dangerous 498, residents face increasing health and financial concerns, with 73% worried about affording healthcare and 8% planning to relocate due to the persistent toxic air quality.
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.