There’s more to the air we breathe than we know.
Here are some startling facts!
India ranks among the top 10 most polluted countries in the world and we’ll be soon topping the charts but there’s an even bigger threat we’re all facing – Indoor air pollution.
To everybody’s surprise, it is a shocking fact that the air indoors is 5 times more polluted than the air outdoors. As a matter of fact we spend almost 90% of our time indoors, and according to the World Health Organization, every year over 3.5 million people die prematurely because of poor indoor air quality. It’s now our duty to come together and act towards the betterment of our own people.
Let’s Clear the Air!
Startling facts about Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality is one of the EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency) top five environmental risks to public health
Each year, close to 4 million people die prematurely from illness attributable to indoor air pollution
Bad indoor air quality can cause stroke, ischaemic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer
Half of the children under 5 dying of pneumonia die because of bad indoor air quality
We spend about 90% of our time indoors
An average home contains around 400 chemicals – Journal of Environmental Technology
Indoor air is 5 times more polluted than outdoor air
Dry eyes, headaches, nasal congestion, fatigue, and even nausea are common symptoms
Furniture, Candles, Air Fresheners and Inkjet Printers are dangerous
