Air pollution shortened average Indian life expectancy by 5.2 years: Report
The World Health Organisation guideline stipulates that PM2.5 (particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter) not exceed 10 micron per cubic metre and that PM10 (particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter) not exceed 20 micron per cubic metre.
Jul 28, 2020, 19:55 PM ISTIndian population has gained nearly a decade of life expectancy since 1990: Study
The Indian population has gained nearly a decade of life expectancy since 1990, rising to 66.9 years in men and 70.3 years in women.
Nov 15, 2017, 13:43 PM IST