Air pollution is one of the most alarming concerns in the country, which worsens in the winter season as the cold and heavy air traps dust, emissions and smoke.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a tool to measure air quality. It is measured in parts per million (ppm).
Some estimates have equated high AQI to cigarette smoking. Higher the AQI, higher is the number of cigarettes smoked.
Cigarettes: ~1
Cigarettes: ~2
Cigarettes: ~7
Cigarettes: ~11
Cigarettes: ~23
Cigarettes: ~27
Cigarettes: Above 30
Exposure to polluted air for long periods of time can lead to dangerous illnesses including lung damage, heart issues and infections, and is immensely threatening for children, the elderly and chronically ill individuals.
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