Air pollution attributed disease burden and economic growth in India: Estimating trends and inequality between states

A perspective on trends in air pollution attributed disease burden in India

“…In a recently published paper, Kumar and colleagues 1 explored the status and trends in air pollution attributed to disease burden (APADB) concerning economic growth and its direct and indirect measures for each state in India. We take this opportunity to discuss the explanations for some of the trends reported in the study.…”

India's economic growth and disease burden in relation to air pollution

“…Ambient air pollution, which has higher concentrations and impacts health and economic growth, has a significant share of vehicular and power plant sectors in India. 4 , 5 In the context of air pollution impacting the disease burden and economic growth, the work published by Kumar and colleagues 6 in The Lancet Regional Health− Southeast Asia discussed state-wise disparities in air pollution attributed to disease burden (APADB) concerning gross state domestic product (GSDP) and growth in motor vehicles in India. Confirming previous results published, 1 the authors 6 report observations of the inverse associations between the APADB and markers of economic productivity for most Indian states.…”

“… 4 , 5 In the context of air pollution impacting the disease burden and economic growth, the work published by Kumar and colleagues 6 in The Lancet Regional Health− Southeast Asia discussed state-wise disparities in air pollution attributed to disease burden (APADB) concerning gross state domestic product (GSDP) and growth in motor vehicles in India. Confirming previous results published, 1 the authors 6 report observations of the inverse associations between the APADB and markers of economic productivity for most Indian states. The work may serve as a benchmark for policymakers to check the air pollution regulations over India with the severity of relation over each state.…”

“…The article 6 has discussed the disease burden and economic growth with age group, population and vehicular registration and factories in a detailed manner to study ambient air pollution. However, the role of fossil fuel burning for indoor air pollution is not combined here for overall air pollution.…”

“…The reason may be diversified and related to other factors, including climate, business facilities and raw materials, but needs a thorough investigation. The article 6 suggests that to increase India's Economic growth, we must reduce APABD. Though the policymakers will take note of these results and optimize the existing policies further to reduce the state-wise disease burden of India, it is not possible without the participation of society.…”