Noida: In a bid to raise awareness about pollution and protect the most vulnerable from its detrimental health effects, leading mother and childcare hospital, Motherhood Hospital Noida distributed N95 masks to the cops of Sector 49 police station and the others present there.

Mr Bimal Kumar Singh, the Circle Officer, Third, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, attended the activity on the eve of Constitution Day, which lays down the framework of demarcating fundamental procedural codes, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights and the duties of citizens. The event also saw an oath taking ceremony based on their duties.

The high pollution levels are very high, and people including cops, who are serving the people day in, day out are suffering due to life-threatening smog.

“This campaign is a step to create awareness against pollution so that individuals, especially those who are at high risk, take compensatory precautions to reduce pollution exposure and create a better personal environment for themselves. Patients who already are battling lung and heart problems are more likely to have their condition worsened with the extreme pollution levels which could be even life-threatening for them. Taking precautionary measures like putting mask can help them breathe better and reduce the exposure to toxic ambient air,” said Dr Ali Ahmad, Facility Director, Motherhood Hospital, Noida.

It has been proved that avoiding direct inhalation of pollutants present in the environment, which are trapped in the smog, may help prevent triggering of allergic reactions, reduce asthma flare-ups and exacerbations during this time. These small steps can help the people, especially those who are most vulnerable, breathe better under such drastic environmental conditions.

“In present times, air pollution is the most critical public health concern and wearing face masks is the most cost-effective means to limit contact with harmful particulates. The overall idea behind this initiative is to ensure that people are not exposed to toxic level of air pollution and help respiratory and heart patients to breathe. We are grateful that Motherhood Hospital took this noble initiative of distributing the masks to police personnel, who often ignore their health to serve the people suffering in front of them,” said Mr Bimal Kumar Singh, the Circle Officer, Third, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida.