The functions of the kidneys are dependent on the flow of blood reaching them. Studies have shown that the toxins present in polluted air directly harm the kidneys.
This has been confirmed in a study conducted by the University of Michigan. “Most people take the problem of air pollution for granted.
Since they are invisible pollutants, they go unnoticed. Covering your face is essential when traveling in polluted areas.
Especially those traveling long distances must wear a face mask. Toxins mixed in the breathing air can mix in the blood and cause harm.
The functions of the kidneys are dependent on the flow of blood reaching them. This circulatory system is affected by pollutants and it puts the kidney under stress.
Problems like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease also cause chronic kidney disease, say the researchers.
14 Indian cities namely Delhi, Kanpur, Patna, Lucknow, Agra, Srinagar, Jaipur, Faridabad, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patiala, Jodhpur, Varanasi and Gurgaon are in the list of the most polluted cities in the world.
According to the World Health Organization, 40 lakh people die every year due to air pollution.