Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 5: As Delhi continues to battle poor air quality, doctors have warned that air pollution is not just a threat to lungs and heart health but can also significantly impact mental well-being, triggering anxiety and panic-like symptoms.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 323 at 8 am on Friday, keeping the city in the “very poor” category, as residents woke up to dense haze across the capital.

“Pollution affects mental health. When air quality deteriorates, oxygen intake reduces, impacting brain function,” said Dr Nand Kumar, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS. He explained that a lack of oxygen can impair emotional processing and cognitive function, creating em

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