These tips will help you fight air pollution
Aug 22, 2019, 19:41 IST
According to a new study, conducted by a team at the University of Chicago, exposure to air pollution may be associated with an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder and depression. Researchers have suggested a significant link between exposure to environmental pollution and an increase in the prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders, in the study published in the journal PLoS Biology.
The lead author of the study, Atif Khan said that the study conducted in US and Denmark have concluded that living in polluted areas, especially early in life, could be predictive of mental disorders. Notably, air pollution continues to be a major cause of worry with countries having the worst air quality having a 27 percent increase in bipolar disorder and six percent increase in major depression.
Conserve energy at home and work. Decreasing energy need not only saves money at the end of the month, but benefits health in the long-term.
Use carpool or public transportation, or ride a bicycle or walk whenever possible. Road transportation is one of the biggest emitters of nitrogen oxides. Oxides of nitrogen are closely monitored air pollutants with an adverse effect on healthy lung development and the overall life expectancy.
Eat local, organic food and consume less protein. Notably, agricultural pesticides and fertilizers release Organic Pollutants, which can be detrimental for health. According to a study by Earth Institute of Columbia University, when pollutants combine, they form fine particles that easily damage the respiratory system.
Plant trees as they not only remove particulate matter but also decrease levels of nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and monoxide from the air.
The lead author of the study, Atif Khan said that the study conducted in US and Denmark have concluded that living in polluted areas, especially early in life, could be predictive of mental disorders. Notably, air pollution continues to be a major cause of worry with countries having the worst air quality having a 27 percent increase in bipolar disorder and six percent increase in major depression.
Conserve energy at home and work. Decreasing energy need not only saves money at the end of the month, but benefits health in the long-term.
Use carpool or public transportation, or ride a bicycle or walk whenever possible. Road transportation is one of the biggest emitters of nitrogen oxides. Oxides of nitrogen are closely monitored air pollutants with an adverse effect on healthy lung development and the overall life expectancy.
Eat local, organic food and consume less protein. Notably, agricultural pesticides and fertilizers release Organic Pollutants, which can be detrimental for health. According to a study by Earth Institute of Columbia University, when pollutants combine, they form fine particles that easily damage the respiratory system.
Plant trees as they not only remove particulate matter but also decrease levels of nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and monoxide from the air.