Delhi Pollution: Heart Disease Risk Soars, Study Reveals Shocking Link
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News18•08-01-2026, 18:25
Delhi Pollution: Heart Disease Risk Soars, Study Reveals Shocking Link
- •A recent study in Discover Public Health links Delhi's air pollution to increased heart disease cases, a correlation not found in Shimla.
- •For every 10-unit rise in Delhi's AQI, hospital admissions for heart conditions increased by 1.8%, with PM2.5 causing a 2% rise.
- •Researchers found no direct correlation between rising pollution and heart diseases in Shimla, despite analyzing similar data.
- •Lifestyle differences were noted: Delhi patients had low physical activity, high salt/fat intake, and stress, while Shimla patients used tobacco and solid fuels.
- •The study aims to integrate cardiovascular diseases into India's National Outdoor Air and Disease Surveillance (NOADS) system.
Why It Matters: Delhi's air pollution significantly escalates heart disease risk, a critical finding for public health.
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