Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Cardiological Society of India Leads Air Pollution Awareness Campaign
Imagine air is like a giant invisible blanket around us.
Sometimes, this blanket gets dirty with tiny particles that can make us sick.
The Cardiological Society of India is teaching kids about this dirty air.
They learned that not just car smoke, but also smoke from burning incense, sprays like perfume, and even paint fumes can make the air dirty.
They are teaching children in school to tell their families to avoid things like firecrackers, especially since they can be very harmful.
Even 'green' crackers aren't good for our breathing.
They found out that sometimes, even if kids learn about this, they don't know much about dirty air.
So, the society wants everyone to help keep the air clean.
They suggest simple things like cleaning up, walking or cycling, and wearing masks when the air is bad.
They even want heart patients to stay away from polluted air, just like they avoid certain foods.
The Cardiological Society of India is running a campaign to raise awareness about various sources of air pollution and their health impacts.
The campaign highlights that pollution comes from sources beyond vehicle exhaust, including incense, sprays, and paint fumes.
A grant from the American College of Cardiology is funding the initiative, which targets 30,000 children across the state.
Educational activities include processions, dramas, essay contests, and distribution of coloring books.
The campaign aims to reduce harmful practices like firecracker use and advises protective measures such as wearing masks.
- Who
- The Cardiological Society of India
- What
- A mass awareness campaign about the health hazards of air pollution, extending beyond vehicle exhaust to include common household sources like incense, sprays, and paint fumes.
- When
- May 2024 - 2025
- Where
- Across the state, with a focus on children in Classes I-V.
- Why
- To educate children and their families about the diverse sources of air pollution and their impact on health, particularly cardiac health, and to promote behavioral changes.
- Organization
- Cardiological Society of India
- Founded
- 1948
- Membership
- 6,000 members nationwide
- Campaign Duration
- May 2024 - 2025
- Target Audience
- 30,000 children (Classes I-V)
- Grant Source
- American College of Cardiology