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"Air Pollution Surges: 1.7 Million Indian Deaths in 2022, Lancet Warns"
A Lancet report reveals that Air pollution resulted in 1.7 million deaths in India in 2022, marking a staggering 38% rise since 2010, highlighting the growing health crisis from toxic particulates.
- In 2022, air pollution caused over 1.7 million deaths in India, according to the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report released on October 29, 2025.
- The report indicates that exposure to fine particulates (PM2.5) significantly increased mortality rates, with deaths rising by 38% since the previous estimates in 2010.
- Delhi, one of the worlds most polluted cities, exemplifies the severity of pollution, contributing significantly to the overall health crisis attributed to toxic air.
Why It Matters
Air pollution remains a critical risk factor for health issues in India, as rising mortality rates indicate an urgent need for policy intervention to combat air toxicity and protect public health.