Weather & Science
World’s Worst Air Has Nearly Half of Delhi Seeking Medical Help
- Nearly half have consulted a doctor or gone to the hospital
- Pollster to share findings with local and national authorities
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Nearly half the families in and around New Delhi have sought medical help for respiratory ailments connected to severe pollution engulfing India’s capital, according to a new survey.
About 81% of respondents to a questionnaire by the pollster LocalCircles reported that one or more family members are experiencing an illness connected with exposure to toxic air. Four out of ten households consulted a doctor, in the most severe cases by going straight to the hospital.