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Did you know? According to a study by "Women's Health Initiative", exposure to nitrogen dioxide and other nitric oxides is associated with higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke in post-menopausal women

Did you know? Air pollution could increase the risk of neurological disorders in the elderly like Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Did you know? Air pollution has been linked to a range of health problems. A study published in the "Environmental health perspectives" journal suggests that air pollution from vehicular traffic is linked to breast cancer.

DID YOU KNOW? Air pollution increases a pregnant woman’s risk of hypertensive disorders causing dangerous changes in blood pressure. It is also a leading cause of pre-term birth, low birth weight, and maternal and fetal illness and even death.

#FossilFuels produce emissions throughout their life cycle and many of these emissions trap heat in the atmosphere and heat the earth surface leading to the #ClimateChange we are facing today. On #WorldEarthDay, let us all take a pledge to #RestoreEarth by embracing #CleanEnergy.

DID YOU KNOW? Air pollution affects the lungs and is implicated in the development of respiratory diseases like emphysema, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Did you know? Kids are more vulnerable to the effects of air pollution. Around the world, outdoor and household particulate matter pollution contributed to the deaths of more than 1,16,000 infants in their first month of life in 2019.

Did you know? Air pollution killed 8.7 million people in 2018 which is more than the coronavirus related deaths in 2020. Of these, 67% of deaths occurred in just China and India! The main reason for pollution is burning of fossil fuels!

India needs to further strengthen the role of women in society by designing, implementing and monitoring gender-responsive policies. We need to resolve to end extreme poverty, unemployment, inequitable access to health care, and violence against women and girls #InternationalWomensDay

The COVID-19 pandemic had laid bare the growing digital divide in the country and on this #WorldDayofSocialJustice let's demand actions for equal economic, political & social opportunities for everyone irrespective of age, gender, race, and religion. #socialjustice