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India seeks clearer evidence of air pollution’s health impact as smog worsens

The health ministry has directed states to strengthen screening and tracking of pollution-linked illnesses through standardised disease coding, regular reporting and follow-up of high-risk patients.

India seeks clearer evidence of air pollution's health impact as smog worsens
India seeks clearer evidence of air pollution's health impact as smog worsens — image via Livemint feed — Credit: Livemint

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The health ministry has directed states to strengthen screening and tracking of pollution-linked illnesses through standardised disease coding, regular reporting and follow-up of high-risk patients.

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