Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned Cardiologist and Director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research Dr. C.N. Manjunath has expressed concern over the increased number of heart-related diseases due to air pollution.
He stated that approximately 2.2 million people die each year in the country due to heart diseases and emphasised that inhaling polluted air is as dangerous as smoking. Dr. Manjunath made these remarks while speaking at the release function of a Kannada book titled ‘Namma Arogya, Namma Ahara, Namma Javabdari’ authored by K.C. Venkatesh. The event was organised jointly by Shivayog Desi Goshale, Vidya Vikas Educational Institutions and Dr. M.H. Marigowda Horticulture Education and Research Foundation at Kaveri Auditorium, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) premises in city recently.
