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Acting tough on those violating emission norms, Irdai has said vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be insured.

Delhi air pollution led to 15,000 premature deaths in 2016: Study

Shanghai was ranked first in most premature deaths at 17,600 and Beijing second with 18,200 deaths due to PM 2.5...

14 July 2018 8:13 AM IST

One important strategy would be to increase the use of blood pressure medications, many of which are safe and affordable. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

How public health can reduce premature deaths

These public health interventions could prevent millions of premature deaths.

11 Jun 2019 10:01 AM IST

Union Power Minister R K Singh said on Friday that the government will consider making 24 degree Celsius as mandatory default setting for air conditioners within a few months. (Photo: File)

Low AC usage in peak summers can help prevent premature deaths

This would lead to lesser ambient particulate matter, preventing around 475 deaths.

20 July 2019 10:03 AM IST

Estimates suggest health savings from reduced air pollution may be between 1.4-2.5 times greater than cost of climate change mitigation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Report: Household pollution is agent of premature deaths

The study estimated national population-averaged concentrations of PM2.5 in India under 13 emission scenarios.

31 May 2018 1:14 AM IST