2.a Air Pollution in India

How many premature deaths are caused by indoor air pollution in India?

• 1 million per year

What size are the particulates’ that causes the air pollution in India?

• Smaller than PM 2.5

How many lives does air pollution reduce the life expectancy by in India?

• 660 million Indians by 3 years

What percentage of the population are affected by air pollution?

• 99% of the population

How many more times is someone likely to get a respiratory disease in Delhi?

• x1.7

What percentage does the PM 2.5 increase the risk of cancer in Delhi by?

• 70%

What are the WHO’s guidelines for a safe measurement of air pollution?

• PM 2.5 at 10 micrograms - India has 40 micrograms, and Delhi exceeds 600 micrograms during the winter

What percentage is the lung function reduced by in Delhi?

• 40% reduced (compared to 21% in rural areas)

What percentage is the hypertension related to lung cancer increased by in Delhi?

• 40% increased

What are the lung cancer rates for men in Delhi (from 2008-2010)?

• 14 to 15.5 per 100,000

What are the lung cancer rates for women in Delhi (from 2008-2010)?

• 4.2 to 4.6 per 100,000

How many cases of lung cancer occur to non-smokers in Delhi?

• 1 in 5 cases - a 20% increase in the past 10 years

How many Indian cities are building metro systems?

• 14 Indian cities

How much electricity will be produced by generators?

• 1/3 of electricity

What goal did other countries and the EU implement in 2012?

• 37 countries and the EU tried to cut 18% of 1990 levels by 2020

• The EU also tried to reduce 20% of 2005 levels by 2020.