ASK A DOCTOR: HOW DOES AIR POLLUTION AFFECT CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT?
Expert opinion from Dr. Himanshu J. Vats
Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of experience · India
Air pollution can have a number of harmful effects on children's health and development, including: Respiratory problems: Air pollution can irritate the airways and lungs, making it difficult for children to breathe. This can lead to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. In severe cases, air pollution can cause asthma attacks and pneumonia. Cardiovascular problems: Air pollution can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in children. It can also make existing heart conditions worse. Neurological problems: Air pollution has been linked to a number of neurological problems in children, including hyperactivity disorder&form=SHPART" target="_blank">attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder. Cancer: Air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of cancer in children, including leukemia and brain cancer.
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Expert opinion from Dr. Anet Varghese
Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of experience · India
Air pollution causes more than 50 percent of acute lower respiratory infections in children under five years of age in low- and middle-income countries. It can lead to asthma, childhood cancers, chronic diseases, poor lung function, pneumonia, and other types of acute lower respiratory infection.
Expert opinion from Dr. Mayank Saxena
Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of experience · India
Children exposed to polluted air can present with inflammation of the respiratory tract and thus difficulty breathing. They might also show delays in development of the brain if they are exposed to polluted air in their early life.
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