ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2025
Impact of Air Pollution on Health: A Rising Concern in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Article in JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
Air pollution, often termed a silent danger, contributes to various chronic and infectious diseases. Despite global improvements, Nepal Still faces significant health consequences. Air pollution has a high impact on the health of Nepalese, especially among vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, those with respiratory issues, and pregnant women due to a combination of human activities and geographical factors. The increase in vehicular air pollution in Kathmandu Valley can increase PM2.5 production which can cause respiratory and pulmonary diseases. Strategies to mitigate burden of air pollution in Kathmandu include multi-sectoral approach from the Nepalese and private and public sectors especially through community awareness, strong political will and research implementation strategy. This article aimed to examine present initiatives, point out weaknesses in exiting tactics, and suggest comprehensive methods to lessen the negative effects of air pollution on the socioeconomic well-being and public health of the Kathmandu Valley.
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