Abstract

Pollution in major cities like New Delhi drastically impacts public health, reducing life spans and increasing disease rates. Immediate global action is needed to address this escalating crisis and redefine public health strategies.

Keywords:

Air pollution, public health crisis, cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer, COPD, environmental health

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How to Cite

Mehta, S., & Sethi, Y. (2024). Pollution–the evolving public health apocalypse . The Evidence, 1(1). Retrieved from https://the.evidencejournals.com/index.php/j/article/view/87

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