Medical experts explore the detrimental effects of air pollution on asthma patients and share preventive care measures
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- According to the 2022 Global Burden of Disease study, India has 34.3 m asthma patients
- While asthma can be managed, a significant threat comes from air pollution
- The worsening AQI makes it even more difficult to manage these exacerbations
According to the 2022 Global Burden of Disease study, India has 34.3 million asthma patients, which is 13.09 per cent of the global burden. The study also estimates that 70 per cent of asthma patients in India are undiagnosed (also not reported) and India accounts for over 42 per cent of all global asthma deaths. World Asthma Day, observed annually, aims to spread awareness about this respiratory condition.
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