HOW DOES AIR POLLUTION AFFECT THE HEALTH AND MORTALITY OF THE ELDERLY? A REVIEW BY DOCTORS

Expert opinion from Dr. Himanshu J. Vats

Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of experience · India

Air pollution can have a number of negative effects on the health and mortality of the elderly, including: Increased risk of respiratory problems: Air pollution can irritate the airways and lungs, making it more difficult for the elderly to breathe. This can lead to a number of respiratory problems, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pneumonia. Increased risk of heart disease: Air pollution can increase the risk of heart disease by making the blood more likely to clot. This can lead to a blockage in an artery, which can cut off blood flow to the heart. Increased risk of stroke: Air pollution can increase the risk of stroke by damaging the blood vessels in the brain. This damage can lead to a blood clot or a hemorrhage, which can cause a stroke. Increased risk of cancer: Air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of a number of cancers, including lung cancer, bladder cancer, and kidney cancer. Increased risk of cognitive decline: Air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline, such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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Expert opinion from Dr. Anet Varghese

Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of experience · India

As people age, their bodies are less able to compensate for the effects of environmental hazards. Air pollution can aggravate heart disease and stroke, lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, and diabetes. Among people aged 60 years and over, the greatest impacts on health and mortality levels are observed in individuals who already have chronic diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and heart disease.

Expert opinion from Dr. Mayank Saxena

Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of experience · India

Polluted air contains many harmful gases and particulate matter which can affect the health of the individual by affecting multiple systems including cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous system and thus can affect morbidity and mortality of the patients.

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