Air pollution: What it can do to your kid's health and steps to reduce risk!

New Delhi: Air pollution is becoming a major environmental health problem affecting individuals of all age groups. Air pollutants when inhaled can have serious impact on human health, affecting lungs and the respiratory system as well as the heart.

Air pollution consists of several main types of pollutants - particulate matter (PM10 or PM 2.5), sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3) and carbon monoxide (CO).

Children most vulnerable

While air pollution is hazardous to every individual's health, children are infants are at greater risk because their immune system and lungs are not fully developed yet.

Adverse health effects in children

Air pollution makes your child's asthma symptoms worse
It can increase respiratory infections
It can decrease lung function
It can make children more sensitive to allergens
Air pollutants increases mortality risks for those living in highly polluted areas
It can increase sickness rates

What you can do to reduce the risk

Check air pollution levels in your area and plan accordingly
Avoid outdoor activities when smog levels are high
If kids must go outside, try rescheduling energetic activities for early morning
Ensure kids put on anti-pollution masks when outdoors
Make sure that your child drink lots of fluids (water and natural fruit juices) when it is hot
Try to avoid peak rush hours when pollution levels are highest
Know your child's health – if your kid has asthma or other respiratory conditions, monitor the situation with your doctor and take appropriate precautionary measures.

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