Mumbai, January 15, 2018: During the winter season, the air quality
deteriorates triggering health alarms. As part of the company’s CSR initiative,
Blueair, world’s leading indoor air Purifier Company from Sweden and Global Hospitals,
Mumbai, a multi-super specialty hospital, come together to advocate people on
clean air and the ill effects of air pollution. This initiative was graced by Mr.
Manpreet Singh Sohal, Regional CEO for Global Hospitals, Dr. Samir Garde, a Renowned
Pulmonologist, Dr. Bharat Shah, Nephrologist and Girish Bapat, Blueair Director
West and South Asia Region. The initiative kicked off with Dr. Samir Garde
sharing insights on the impact of air pollution on health and concluded with
distribution of free 1000 units of F-95 anti-pollution masks to patients
visiting the hospital with respiratory problems.
speaking on this initiative, Dr.
Samir Garde, Renowned Pulmonologist, said, “With
temperature dipping in the city and pollution levels crossing the poor category
mark, there has been a spike in the no. of cases with respiratory problems. In
the past decade an increasing number of studies have highlighted that the
particulate matter is a serious health threat which can be life threatening in
many ways. The levels of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 have serious health
implications as these tend to get lodged in the lung and can even enter the
bloodstream.”
Mr. Girish Bapat, Blueair
Director West and South Asia Region added, “Air pollution is a major
environmental and health problem affecting all age groups. However, patients
who are suffering from respiratory problems are more sensitive to toxic
pollutants. In such situations, wearing a good quality anti-pollution masks and
using indoor air purifiers with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters are
perhaps the best way to ensure that you are breathing good quality air. This
initiative will surely aid people in understanding the importance of breathing
clean air.”
Mr. Manpreet Singh Sohal, Regional
CEO for Global Hospitals further added, “Global
hospitals have always been at the forefront of providing quality health care to
every individual. Air pollution is a significant risk factor for a number
of pollution related diseases and health conditions. One of the most
important steps in prevention of air pollution is educating and spreading
awareness among people about the issue and the serious threat it poses to the
health and wellbeing. This collaboration with Blueair will surely help patients
combat the ill effects of air pollution.”
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