2 lakh respiratory illness cases in Delhi due to pollution, reveals government data: Why people with diabetes and heart disease need extra protection right now

In a dire report from Delhi, healthcare facilities have logged more than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory issues, predominantly threatening at-risk groups such as those with diabetes and heart ailments. The toxic smog is not just a nuisance; it intensifies pre-existing health conditions, causing rapid arterial narrowing and extra stress on the heart.