Air pollution severely affects lungs of sanitation workers and traffic police in Bengaluru

A report stated that air pollution in Bengaluru is severely impacting the health of frontline workers working on the streets and in constant congestion. Among over 11,000 primary workers examined, the report found that approximately 45% of sanitation workers and 28% of traffic police personnel showed decline in lung function. Experts warned that poor air quality is also increasing cases of heart attacks and strokes among the youth.