'It's Only Gotten Worse': Dr Naresh Trehan's Stark Pollution Warning
As alarming images of pollution-blackened lungs trigger nationwide concern, renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Naresh Trehan says Delhi's air quality crisis is now worse than ever. Recalling similar warnings issued nearly two decades ago, he says hospitals are witnessing a growing burden of asthma, respiratory illnesses and pollution-related health complications. Dr Trehan points out that the causes of the crisis are well known, from vehicular emissions and construction dust to industrial pollution and stubble burning, yet meaningful action remains elusive. Warning that even controlled indoor environments cannot fully shield people from toxic air, he calls the situation a preventable public health emergency that demands urgent collective action.
Through RSS Feeds As alarming images of pollution-blackened lungs trigger nationwide concern, renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Naresh Trehan says Delhi's air quality crisis is now worse than ever. Recalling similar warnings issued nearly two decades ago, he says hospitals are witnessing a growing burden of asthma, respiratory illnesses and pollution-related health complications. Dr Trehan points out that the causes of the crisis are well known, from vehicular emissions and construction dust to industrial pollution and stubble burning, yet meaningful action remains elusive. Warning that even controlled indoor environments cannot fully shield people from toxic air, he calls the situation a preventable public health emergency that demands urgent collective action.
