16 Nov 2017 | 5 min Read
Priyanka Mor(Mommiepedia)
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We all have constantly been seeing the news about how Delhi is surrounded by bad air quality and how air pollution affects children’s health. Social media and news channels are flooded with this news. And as a mother, it pains me even to think how we are protecting our kids from such a calamity.
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a child’s lungs may not work properly by the time he/she reaches maturity if they live in an area where air pollution is severe. As a result of their weakened lungs, young children are more likely to acquire asthma as they grow older and this is how air pollution effects on children’s health.
In order to protect your kids from toxic air and pollution in Delhi, parents should follow steps to avoid air pollution effects on children’s health.
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Smoking should be avoided throughout pregnancy. By quitting smoking and avoiding smoky situations, you can ensure that your child does not breathe in cigarette smoke after birth.
These are the major symptoms to watch out for if a kid is dealing with air pollution.
So, here I have listed down a few things moms can do to avoid air pollution effects on children’s health. I know it’s easier said than done, but I am sure we mothers go that extra mile to do anything for the benefit of our kids.
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I hope you find this information helpful and anticipate that the situation will get better in Delhi soon as we all need to start implementing steps to avoid air pollution effects on infants and kids.
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