Children below 10 years are worst hit by pollution: Report
A new Policybazaar report shows that 43% of health insurance claims linked to pollution in India are for children below age 10—five times higher than any other group.
Pollution-triggered breathing and heart problems now make up 8% of total hospitalization claims, putting a spotlight on how hard air quality is hitting young kids.
Delhi tops list of pollution-related claims
Delhi tops the list for these claims, with Bengaluru and Hyderabad close behind.
Costs have jumped too: average treatment now runs ₹55,000 per case, and there was a sharp spike in claims right after Diwali due to stubble burning and fireworks.
With Delhi's air hitting emergency levels, authorities have paused construction, limited vehicles, and schools are conducting classes for students up to Class V in hybrid mode to keep younger children safer.