Air Pollution in Bangalore, India: A Six-Year Trend and Health Implication Analysis.

Anitha Chinnaswamy, Raouf N. G. Naguib, Q.T. Nguyen, Nigel Trodd, Ian Marshall, Norlaily Yaacob, Gil Nonato C. Santos, Edgar A. Vallar, Maria Cecilia D. Galvez, M.H. Shaker, T.N. Ton

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Abstract

Air pollution is increasingly becoming a global concern and is believed to be amongst the leading causes of death in the world today. Developing countries, with rapidly growing economies, are struggling between the focus on economic development and curbing air pollution emissions. Bangalore is one of India’s fastest growing metropolises and, although benefiting economically due to its rapid development, has a rapidly deteriorating environment. This paper provides a critical analysis of the air pollution trend in the city over the period 2005-2011 at 6 specific locations where measurements have been consistently recorded. It also discusses the potential health implications pertaining to exceeding levels of pollutants where these are applicable.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventIEEE International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management - Hotel Centro, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
Duration: 12 Nov 201416 Nov 2014
Conference number: 7

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management
Abbreviated titleHNICEM
Country/TerritoryPhilippines
CityPalawan
Period12/11/1416/11/14

Keywords

  • Environment
  • Environmental health
  • Air quality monitoring

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