India, Nov. 8 -- There is a need to dispel the myth that the human body can adapt to air pollution with prolonged exposure, said Dr Palak Balyan, one of the experts on a panel discussing the health impact of air pollution, on Friday.

He was speaking at a discussion organised by the Collaboration for Air Pollution and Health Effects Research, India (CAPHER-India), a national research network.

Launched in 2021 to study the health effects of air pollution in the country, CAPHER hosted the panel discussion to explore how scientific evidence can drive stronger public health action. During the session, experts underlined the need to raise awareness across all sections of society about the health risks of air pollution and practical steps to r...