Alexey Kulikov: New Delhi air pollution surged to over 30 times WHO daily limit
The UN Task Force on NCDs official wrote on X that PM2.5 exceeded 461 µg/m³ in parts of the city despite tighter traffic and construction restrictions.
“Cleaner #air is one of the most effective ways to prevent #NCDs and protect lung health.”— Dr Alexey Kulikov
Dr Alexey Kulikov said air pollution in New Delhi rose last week to more than 30 times the WHO recommended daily limit. He made the remarks in a post on X.
According to Kulikov, PM2.5 levels passed 461 µg/m³ in parts of a metropolitan area that is home to more than 30 million people. He wrote that this happened even after authorities had tightened restrictions on traffic and construction.
Kulikov added that fine particles of this size can enter the bloodstream and are linked to heart disease, stroke, COPD and lung cancer. He said cleaner air is one of the most effective ways to prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and protect lung health.
Kulikov's X profile describes him as Head of Partnerships and Operations and Deputy Head of Secretariat at the UN Task Force on NCDs, and says he supports WHO countries in achieving health-related Sustainable Development Goals.
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“Cleaner #air is one of the most effective ways to prevent #NCDs and protect lung health.”
— Dr Alexey Kulikov View the post on X
