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Pollution Linked to Alarming Health Risks for Women and Children
1 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Air pollution strongly connected to diseases like hypertension, COPD, anemia in women
- Pollution also tied to low birth weight, respiratory infections in children under 5
- Experts emphasize urgent need to address air quality as a public health crisis
According to a new dashboard based on the 5th National Family Health Survey, air pollution in India is having a devastating impact on the health of women and children. The data, which covers 641 districts, shows clear links between PM2.5 pollution and a range of serious conditions, including hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), anemia, heart disease, and diabetes among women of reproductive age.
