Delhi has the worst air quality WHO

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently released its 2014 version of the Ambient Air Pollution
(AAP) database revealed that thirteen of the dirtiest 20 cities were Indian. Delhi tops the list followed by
Patna, Gwalior and Raipur in second, third and fourth spot respectively.
Delhis air has PM2.5 concentrations of 153 micrograms and PM10 concentrations of 286 micrograms
much more than the permissible limits. The higher limit of particulate matters in the air poses risk of
respiratory diseases and other health problems.
Beijing, otherwise dubbed as Greyjing for its smog, was in 77th place with a
PM2.5 reading of 56, little over one-third of Delhis pollution level.
The database contains results of outdoor air pollution monitoring from almost
1600 cities in 91 countries. The database contains results of outdoor air
pollution monitoring from almost 1600 cities in 91 countries. The database
covers the period from 2008 to 2013, with the majority of values for the years
2011 and 2012.

(Pic courtesy: Hindustan Times)

According to WHO report air pollution, which is the fifth largest killer in India,
killed about seven million people globally in 2012, making it the worlds
biggest environmental health risk. About 80 percent of those deaths came
from heart attacks and strokes, although air pollution also increases lung
cancer deaths.

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