Amid New Delhi’s choking smog, doctors are on alert for signs of mental distress caused by pollution

Jai Dhar in New Delhi struggles with severe allergies and asthma due to the thick smog engulfing the city, with an AQI of 492 in mid-November. The air pollution has led to increased respiratory illnesses and mental health concerns, prompting the opening of a pollution clinic at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. Research shows a causal link between air pollution and worsened mental health, especially in developing countries like India.

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