Residents of Delhi could see more than nine years added to their lives if pollution levels were reduced to meet WHO guidelines, the report stated on July 28, 2020.
Air pollution shortens the average life expectancy in India by 5.2 years, relative to what it would be if WHO guidelines were met; and 2.3 years relative to what it would be if pollution levels were reduced to meet the country's own national standard, according to a new report. indianexpress.com |