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‘Delhi government in collaboration with Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) has launched a drive to assess the lung capacity of the people for understanding the impact of air pollution on their health.’
The vans will be stationed at Rajiv Chowk Metro station, ITO, Nehru Place market, Jama Masjid, Vikas Marg, ISBT Anand Vihar, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Kamla Nagar market, Dilli Haat and Shadipur Depot from 9 am to 5 pm. “We have seen media reports that air pollution is affecting the lungs of people in the city. So we decided to see what percentage of people have unhealthy lungs. The data gathered over 15 days will help us form policies and issue health advisories,” said Satyendra Jain, health minister.
The spirometer measures the volume and speed of air inhaled and exhaled by a person. If the test result is above 80%, the lungs are considered okay. Anything below 70%, depending on the person’s medical history, will be taken as a case for a visit to a pulmonologist.
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