Delhi's air quality hits danger zone again
Delhi's air quality is in the danger zone again (AQI 202), and it's not just making people cough—doctors warn it could seriously impact children's brain health.
Dr. Shefali Gulati from AIIMS points out that kids breathe in more air for their size, making them extra vulnerable to pollution-related problems.
Exposure to polluted air can trigger changes in the brain
Exposure to polluted air can trigger changes in the brain similar to Alzheimer's, and each small rise in pollution levels may raise autism risk among children by 7-15%, and mess with memory and behavior.
Even babies in the womb aren't safe—high pollution during pregnancy has been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders.
Experts recommend parents check AQI levels, keep kids indoors when it's bad, and push for stricter government action to protect everyone, especially children and pregnant women.