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As pollution skyrockets in India, health care costs poised to mount

November 7, 2017

Levels of pollution in India’s capital New Delhi soared on Tuesday, leading the Indian Medical Association to declare a public health emergency and prompting officials to close schools. The smog descending over the city can cause sickness and pre-mature death, and can lead to billions of dollars of additional health care costs according to a Cornell University environmental economist.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability
International
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management
Shanjun Li | Cornell Dyson School