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The @capher_india consultation meeting on #AirPollution & health to inform India’s revision of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards is now underway! 
To learn more about CAPHER-India (Collaborative for Air Pollution and Health Effects Research—India), check out the website for the network > capherindia.org
Dr. Mukesh Sharma @IITKanpur gave an overview of considerations and questions in the NAAQS revision process.
He also highlighted that there is a need for broad engagement across stakeholder groups to ensure that all aspects are considered and different viewpoints are heard.
He also highlighted that there is a need for broad engagement across stakeholder groups to ensure that all aspects are considered and different viewpoints are heard.
The team is reviewing available health evidence, analyzing #AirQuality data and considering questions linked to criteria pollutants as well as hazardous air pollutants.
Robert O’Keefe @HEIresearch gave an overview of #AirQuality standards review process in the US & EU.
He emphasized that the experience in the US has shown that #CleanAir actions can bring public health benefits & that clean air and a healthier economy can go together.
He emphasized that the experience in the US has shown that #CleanAir actions can bring public health benefits & that clean air and a healthier economy can go together.
Uma Rajarathnam gave an overview of the @WHO Air Quality Guidelines. The guidelines were updated in 2021.
She highlights that the Guidelines can be used as an evidence-based reference as countries set their legally binding #AirQuality standards.
She highlights that the Guidelines can be used as an evidence-based reference as countries set their legally binding #AirQuality standards.
You can also follow updates from @capher_india in this 🧵
https://twitter.com/capher_india/status/1662122688402399233
Dr. Ambuj Roy, @aiims_newdelhi - Cardiovascular 🫀 disease is a key risk for morbidities & deaths due to #AirPollution.
Based on NFHS data, Dr. Roy & colleagues inc. @somagnik found that there was 15% ⬆️ risk of hypertension when exposed to high levels of biomass exposure.
Based on NFHS data, Dr. Roy & colleagues inc. @somagnik found that there was 15% ⬆️ risk of hypertension when exposed to high levels of biomass exposure.
Dr. Roy highlights 2 other studies:
A study @thePHFI found that high levels of ambient air pollution are linked to high blood pressure- pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32816598/
Global PURE study found that outdoor PM2·5 associated with ⬆️ risks of #CVD in adults aged 35–70 years.
A study @thePHFI found that high levels of ambient air pollution are linked to high blood pressure- pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32816598/
Global PURE study found that outdoor PM2·5 associated with ⬆️ risks of #CVD in adults aged 35–70 years.
Side note: Check out details re. air pollution and heart🫀 disease in this @HEISoGA thread:
#CardioTwitter #ActOnNCDs
#CardioTwitter #ActOnNCDs
https://twitter.com/heisoga/status/1659600844101414912
Dr. Parvaiz Koul:
🫁 Air pollution linked to airflow restriction, asthma, COPD & other lung diseases
🫁 Evidence in India shows that household #AirPollution exposures can lead to ⬇️ lung health.
To address chronic respiratory diseases, we need policies for #CleanAir
🫁 Air pollution linked to airflow restriction, asthma, COPD & other lung diseases
🫁 Evidence in India shows that household #AirPollution exposures can lead to ⬇️ lung health.
To address chronic respiratory diseases, we need policies for #CleanAir
Dr. Archana Patel- Pregnant women exposed to the double burden of ambient & household #AirPollution
Impact of air pollution can start as early as the gestation period and can lead to impacts throughout life.
Impact of air pollution can start as early as the gestation period and can lead to impacts throughout life.
- Higher anemia among women who use biomass fuels; #AirPollution can cause preeclampsia
- Impacts on newborns include preterm birth, congenital defects, stillbirth, higher risk of pneumonia etc.
- Impacts on newborns include preterm birth, congenital defects, stillbirth, higher risk of pneumonia etc.
@zoranajova gave an excellent overview of the body of evidence on health effects of #AirPollution.
Poor air quality impacts various organ systems including our lungs & heart.
Impacts can be seen across the life course- from pregnancy to old age.
Poor air quality impacts various organ systems including our lungs & heart.
Impacts can be seen across the life course- from pregnancy to old age.
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