The lives of more than 1 crore children in pakistan are in danger...
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned of the danger to the health of 11 million children due to increasing air pollution in Pakistan's punjab province. Experts say that this pollution has become a "fifth season" in the last few years. Since last month, toxic smoke has spread in Lahore, the cultural capital of pakistan, and 17 other districts of punjab, causing a significant deterioration in air quality.
Lahore, which is home to 14 million people and borders India, is often among the most polluted cities in the world, but this month the pollution level has broken records. Many schools and public places in punjab province have been closed till november 17. Last Tuesday, 900 people were admitted to hospitals in Lahore and the air Quality Index (AQI) level here reached 1045, which is extremely dangerous for health.
Serious threat to children and pregnant women
UNICEF pakistan representative Abdullah Fadil said that in the past years, about 12% of deaths of children under five years of age in pakistan were caused by air pollution. He appealed to the government to take immediate steps to control pollution, especially for the 11 million children who are currently affected. The real cause of air pollution is not yet known, but it is likely to have a serious impact on children and pregnant women.
Causes of pollution and government response
Pollution in pakistan is mainly caused by low-grade fuel emissions from factories and vehicles, which is further increased by burning agricultural residues. Due to cold air and slow winds in the winter season, this pollution gets trapped in the atmosphere in large quantities. The World health Organization (WHO) has said that this pollution can cause heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, as well as respiratory problems.
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