Air Pollution and Its Impact on Human Health in India

When the Air We Breathe Shapes Our Health

Air pollution is no longer just an environmental concern; it is a public health emergency. In India, polluted air is the leading risk factor for premature deaths, responsible for more than 2 million deaths every year, accounting for nearly a quarter of the global air pollution-related health burden.

Every breath carries exposure, whether on busy streets, inside homes, or at workplaces. From short-term discomfort to long-term respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, the impact of air pollution reaches deep into the human body, often silently and unevenly.

This session will unpack how air pollution exposure affects health in the Indian context, who is most vulnerable, and why awareness and prevention are critical to protecting lives and livelihoods.

Air Pollution, Exposure, and Human Health

This webinar focuses on understanding air pollution through a health-first lens.