“The Indian government's renewed focus on controlling air pollution is necessary and overdue. A similar level of urgency and investment is now required for airway diseases,” the Liverpool-based pulmonologist told PTI. The government has reiterated in Parliament that there is no conclusive data establishing a direct causal link between air pollution and mortality or disease. “People do not realise that cardiovascular disease is an extremely slow process, with episodes of rapid deterioration. Healthcare professionals have repeatedly highlighted the widespread public health impact of air pollution over the years, underscoring the growing urgency for decisive intervention.

Source: The Telegraph December 26, 2025 21:44 UTC