India Seeks Clearer Proof of Pollution's Health Toll
The health ministry has asked states to improve how they screen and track illnesses linked to pollution. It wants standard disease coding, regular reporting and follow-up of high-risk patients. The move comes as smog worsens. Officials want clearer evidence of how air pollution affects health.
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Context: Northern Indian cities often see severe smog in winter, driven by vehicle emissions, crop burning and dust. Doctors have long linked long-term exposure to heart and lung problems, so better tracking helps shape health policy.
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