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Every eighth child (about 13%) in the country is born prematurely and every sixth child (about 18%) is being born with low weight. This claim has been made in joint research by IIT Delhi, International Institute for Population Sciences Mumbai and Britain-Ayland institutions.
The states of North India such as Himachal Pradesh (39%) and Uttarakhand (27%) have recorded the highest birth rate. At the same time, Punjab has the highest birth rate (22%) in Punjab. On the contrary, both these parameters have been performed better in Northeast India (Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur).
According to research, 18.29% in Rajasthan and 14.84% in Madhya Pradesh are premature. At the same time, 21% of children are weighing less in MP, their number in Rajasthan is 18%. At the same time, about 15% of children are being born prematurely in UP-Bihar.
The rate of low weight children is increasing due to air pollution
Research has reported that the increasing level of PM 2.5 (smaller particle than 2.5 μm) is becoming a major cause of births during pregnancy. The study found that every 10 micrograms/cubic meters growth increases by 5% and the probability of premature delivery to 12%. Apart from this, environmental conditions, such as excessive heat or irregular rainfall are also negatively impacting birth results.
The level of PM2.5 was the highest in the polluted areas of North India, especially UP, Bihar, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, causing a big threat to the health of newborns. Explain that PM 2.5 is mainly produced by burning of coal, wood and other biofuels. It affects pregnant women in both urban-rural areas.
In Bihar, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, the level of PM 2.5 was found to be the highest, due to which there is a big threat to the health of newborns. Explain that PM 2.5 is mainly produced by burning of coal, wood and other biofuels. It affects pregnant women in both urban-rural areas.
Not only medical intervention to deal with the problem
Research states that only medical intervention to deal with these concerns is not enough. Climate adaptation strategies such as heat action plans, water management and local air quality control should be made part of health policy.