Air pollution linked to kidney disease risk

Bad air quality can harm human kidneys in addition to the lungs and heart. Long-term exposure to polluted air may raise the chance of getting chronic kidney disease, according to a medical expert.

Kidney Damage

Dr Umesh Gupta states that fine particles like PM2.5 can enter the blood from the lungs. This causes swelling and stress inside the body. The process harms tiny blood vessels in the kidneys and makes it hard for them to clean blood properly. Breathing bad air over a long time can also cause high blood pressure and insulin resistance.

Who Is At Risk

People with diabetes, high blood pressure, extra body weight, or a family history of kidney trouble face a bigger threat. Older adults and people living in places with very high pollution levels also face higher danger. Chronic kidney disease can grow silently with very few signs in early stages.

Context

Air quality in many Indian cities often drops to poor levels during the winter and around festival times like Diwali. Medical experts frequently issue warnings about how toxic air impacts different internal organs over time.