Indoor pollution

 We often discuss how the pollution levels in our surroundings are increasing, how poisonous gases emanating from vehicles and factories have dissolved poison in the air.

 We prefer to keep ourselves inside the room for hours thinking that it will be better to avoid pollution outside because it is better to stay indoors than outside, but a recent study has found that indoor (indoor) air is better than outdoor pollution. Pollution can also prove to be very dangerous, it can be up to 10 times more dangerous than external pollution.

 Indoor air pollution refers to the deterioration of air quality in the internal environment of a building, institution such as hospital, college, office or other establishment and when we ingest it through respiration it has a considerable negative impact on our health.

 Causes of indoor air pollution

 In our country even today, traditional fuels like wood, coal, charcoal etc. are used to keep the house warm in winter for cooking, which is considered to be the major cause of indoor air pollution, but in addition to indoor air pollution and Also happens for many reasons. The problem of indoor air pollution cannot be termed as a predominantly rural or urban area. This problem is increasing in both the areas, but in the last few years, indoor air pollution problem as a challenge in urban area as compared to rural areas. Is emerging

 Even today many people in cities cook food on traditional fuel, besides people burn bonfire inside the houses. In an analysis by IIT Delhi researchers, it was found that the use of wood, kerosene, coal increases pollutants like PM 2.5 indoors by up to 40% besides releasing many other harmful gases including the major suspended particulate matter called particulate It is also said to contain PM2.5 and pm10 which is very harmful for health. In addition, there is a significant emission of carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, poly cyclic organic matter, which have a very harmful effect on health.

 Apart from all this, many times synthetic materials are used in construction, which emits toxic substances in the air, in which paint and coatings are the main source.

 Apart from this, many architectural organic compounds (volatile organic compound) which are also extracted from perfume, hair spray, furniture polish, in addition to insecticide, cast preservatives.

 Home-grown carpets release harmful gases such as formaldehyde. Apart from this, smoking inside the house increases this pollution further.

 There is another problem in the urban area. With regard to housing construction here, we are focusing more on energy conservation for which we reduce the ventilation of the rooms so that such air (AC) does not go out of the room and electricity is more There should be no expenditure, but the ventilation problem arises due to this air not going out and fresh air coming in.

 Many times the air purifiers that are used to clean the air emit harmful ozone gas, which further increases the level of pollution.

 Polymer clay and non-stick glue also release many harmful gases. Photo copy machines and printers also help in increasing pollution at times.

 Pollution levels also increase considerably due to biological reasons inside the house, many types of parasitic bacteria fungi accumulate at the corners of the houses, which cause pollution. In addition, wood-based fumes that fly in the air and small bits of pet hair that fly in the air during breathing.

 Side effects of indoor air pollution

 According to the WHO, about 3.8 million people die every year due to indoor air pollution. Indoor air pollution has the worst effect on health, causing serious health-related illnesses such as irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness, and major illnesses such as fatigue, several respiratory diseases, heart disease, and cancer. Also arises due to this.

 Indoor air pollution has the greatest effect on those who live in closed rooms at all times, including women and the elderly. According to known statistics, every year in India about 10 lakh people fall prey to various diseases due to indoor air pollution, which eventually leads to their death.

 How to reduce indoor air pollution

 However, the government has tried to reduce this by bringing several schemes such as National Advanced Chulha Abhiyan, National Biomass Cook Stove Initiative, Ujjwala Scheme, which helped to a great extent in reducing this pollution. According to the study, if a clean engine is used in all households in the country, then about 13% of premature deaths in India can be prevented.

 While this problem is not going to end in a blink of an eye, the most important thing for this is to deliver accurate information on these issues, to make people aware of the serious dangers arising from it, replacing their traditional fuel by changing their behavior. Non-conventional fuels will have to be encouraged, telling them how useful ventilation system can be in homes, with the participation of governments with social participation. Under which clean fuel can be transported to the people so that they can get rid of this indoor pollution problem to some extent and improve their health and conceptualize a proper and healthy life.