Jaipur : Jaipur The level of air pollution in the capital is continuously increasing and along with it there is an influx of diseases in hospitals. The number of patients suffering from asthma, allergy, cough, diabetes, eye irritation and respiratory diseases is increasing rapidly in the OPDs of private and government hospitals. At the same time, cancer experts have warned about various types of cancer caused by air pollution. Fear of danger has also been expressed. Due to polluted air, the risk of serious diseases like lung, skin, neck, mouth and head cancer can increase, because these organs come directly in contact with this poisonous air.
Pollution will increase the risk of type 2 diabetes
According to various recent researches, air pollution can also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. In a research conducted in Chennai and Delhi, it was found that continuous exposure to polluted air is increasing the sugar level in the body. More than 10,000 people were included in this research, many of whom were exposed to pollution for a long time. Both men and women were involved in the research.
…again the allergy doesn’t go away
Due to increasing pollution, people are becoming victims of allergies and this problem is now being seen even in those who had no previous history of allergies. Once you have an allergy, this problem persists throughout your life. Apart from this, pollution has also increased the risk of sinus cancer, which has been seen in some cases recently. It has become very important to protect especially children and the elderly from pollution. -Dr. Pawan Singhal, Head of Department, ENT Department, SMS Hospital
Smoking and pollution: another dangerous mix
Amidst the increasing effects of air pollution, smoking is proving to be even more dangerous. In polluted air, along with beedi or cigarette smoke, toxic elements also enter the body, which further increases the risk of lung cancer. Therefore, it has become extremely important to quit smoking. Pollution can also increase the risk of skin cancer, because such air contains microscopic particles, which harm the skin.
