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September 17, 2025INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and FinancingOpen Access

Adverse Health Consequences of Poor Air Quality in Nepal: A Wake-Up Call

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NPNabin PathakSDShreya DhunganaPBPrashant Bidari

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Literature shows poor air quality worsens asthma and chronic diseases in Nepal, suggesting urgent action.

Key Points

  • Poor air quality contributes to multiple health issues, including asthma and heart diseases.
  • Kathmandu is often ranked among the most polluted cities globally, according to IQAir data.
  • Mitigation strategies need to focus on reducing pollution from vehicles and forest fires.
  • Longitudinal studies are crucial for gathering further evidence about air quality's health impacts.

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Pathak et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d45e6231b076d99fa5eb44https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580251375858
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