How to stay safe during high air pollution

Located in the northern portion of the country, Delhi can easily be described as the heart of the Indian subcontinent. But, much to the dismay of its residents, this city is putting up a fight for life, presently, in order to survive the apocalyptic smog and pollution that made headlines last week.

Being enveloped with humongous layers of fumes and smog, Delhi has spelt “Hell” for every citizen, not sparing even the children and the elderly. As the national capital gradually turned into a gas chamber, the week that passed by even saw the schools shutting down after a health emergency alert was declared by the IMA or the Indian Medical Association.

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More than 50% Indians resort to self medication says study

A few days ago I was speaking to a friend over phone. Her voice was quivering and I could make out that she was unwell. On further inquiry I gathered that she had chills, fever, pain in the back and joints. On hearing this I was naturally worried as these are some of the symptoms to Dengue. I recommended that she meet a doctor immediately. She was reluctant to go as she had already taken some fever medication. But I still insisted and she finally did visit a doctor. Luckily for her, she tested negative for Malaria and Dengue, but she still had infection and the doctor prescribed the necessary antibiotics.

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Did you know more adolescents In India die of Non-Communicable Diseases, Injuries, and Self-Harm than Infections

A study has revealed that more adolescents in India are now dying of non-communicable diseases (NCD) than communicable diseases. The research has also shown that NCDs and injuries are responsible…

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