India bears 32 per cent global burden of respiratory diseases: Global Burden of Disease study

About 33.6% of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) (DALYs) could be attributed to ambient air pollution, 25.8% to household air pollution and 21% to smoking.

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Publication Date: 
13/09/2018
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Air Pollution, Respiratory Diseases, Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR), Health Effects, Lung Disease