Air Pollution in India and Its Impact on the Health of Different Income Groups

This book reviews the current study of air pollution and its impact of health on different income groups in one of the developing countries, India. The study estimates the industrial emissions of CO2, SO2 and NOX in India during 1983-84 to 1998-99. To evaluate the health impacts of the pollution on different income groups the study also carries a micro analysis for a metro city, Calcutta. The micro analysis evaluates the extent of deterioration in air quality, identifies the factors responsible for deterioration, and finally makes an assessment of the impacts of deteriorated air quality like effects on human health of different income groups. One of the biggest tasks at present, the book concludes, is to tackle the generation of emission by the higher income groups along with the improvements of the health scene of the economy. It calls for proper policy for the mitigation of the air pollution generation from the experience of other countries. This book reviews the status of air pollution and its impact on the health of different income groups in one of the developing countries, India. The study estimates the total emissions of CO2, SO2 and NOX in India during 1983-84 to 2003-4 using Input-Output Structural Decomposition Analysis. It explores the contribution made by different income groups on the emissions in India. To assess the health impacts of air pollution on different income groups the book also conducts a micro study for a metro city, Calcutta. The micro analysis evaluates the extent of deterioration in air quality, identifies the factors responsible for deterioration, and finally makes an assessment of the impacts of deteriorated air quality on human health of different income groups. One of the biggest tasks at present, the book concludes, is to tackle the generation of emission by the higher income groups along with the improvements of the health scene of the economy. It calls for proper policy for the mitigation of air pollution from the experience of other countries. Status of air pollution and its impact on health in India and other developing countries Model formulation Data source and processing Model estimation and analysis of results Micro study based on household survey, Calcutta Modeling health effects of air pollution Conclusion and policy implication. Examines the impact air pollution has had on different income groups in India, evaluating the extent of air deterioration in Calcutta in specific years and its impact on human health and wellness. ..