Some places, like Delhi, have had “very poor” air quality for days, necessitating extra precautions. Thus, surgical and N95 mask sales have soared…
People are taking extra precautions because the air quality index (AQI) in some places, especially Delhi, has been “very poor” for several days. The AQI returned to “severe” on Wednesday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research.
Surgical and N95 mask sales are rising due to air pollution in regions of the country, including the capital.
Masks are also advised by doctors before going out.
“In the last few days, mask sales have gone up, especially in Mumbai and northern India,” said Venus Safety & Health’s managing director Mahesh Kudav.
Chemists reported a 20-30% mask sales rise in one week.
There is no outbreak, but pollution is driving mask sales. People are more vigilant “All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists general secretary Rajiv Singhal stated.
People are taking extra precautions because the air quality index (AQI) in some places, especially Delhi, has been “very poor” for several days. The AQI returned to “severe” on Wednesday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research.
Air pollution is one of India’s biggest environmental and public health challenges, according to SL Raheja Hospital specialist (internal medicine) Nikhil Kulkarni.
“Air pollution can harm health. He added short-term exposure to excessive air pollution might cause respiratory symptoms, worsen asthma and bronchitis, and cause lung and heart problems. “Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer, and even premature death.”
He advised wearing masks to fight against air pollution.
Conclusion
While surgical and N95 mask sales rise as air quality in major cities, particularly Delhi, drops to “very poor” standards, residents are scrambling to safeguard their health. This demand increase highlights the growing concern over air pollution’s negative impacts on public health and the need to take preventative actions.
