Published : 14 November, 2024
In this article, Dr. L.M. Darlong, Head of Thoracic Oncosurgery at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC), warns of severe health risks as Delhi’s AQI remains in the ‘severe’ category due to vehicular emissions, industrial waste, and stubble burning. Hazardous pollutants like PM2.5 are linked to respiratory illnesses and lung cancer, often associated with EGFR gene mutations.
