Over 2 lakh suspected pollution-linked respiratory patients reported to emergency in 2022-24

Category : Air Pollution | Location : Delhi  | Posted on 2025-08-25 02:50:05

NEW DELHI: Over 2 lakh patients with acute respiratory illnesses (ARI) were reported to emergency departments, and more than 30,000 required hospitalisation between 2022 and 2024 at six central hospitals in Delhi, including AIIMS, Safdarjung and RML, with air pollution suspected as a major cause, revealed data shared by the parliament.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2025/Aug/20/over-2-lakh-suspected-pollution-linked-respiratory-patients-reported-to-emergency-in-2022-24