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Announcement: Air pollution drives school absences and health symptoms in Delhi and Dhaka youth, new study shows

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Last updated: 24/08/2026 11:29
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Comparative bar chart showing elevated health symptoms in children during high air pollution days versus good air quality days in Delhi and Dhaka
A new study of 814 young people in Delhi and Dhaka finds that high air pollution days significantly increase respiratory symptoms, anxiety, school absences, and difficulty concentrating. Health impacts remained significant after controlling for demographic factors. — Photo by B. Aristotlè Guweh Jr on Pexels (Pexels License)
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Air pollution in Delhi and Dhaka causes significantly higher rates of respiratory symptoms, anxiety, and school absences in young people, according to a new study of 814 children and young adults. High PM2.5 days were linked to missed classes, lost productivity, and greater need for family support. Real-time evidence for urgent action on air quality.

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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