The study finds that in 2011-2012, emissions from Indian coal plants resulted in 80,000 to 115,000 premature deaths and more than 20 million asthma cases from exposure to total PM10 pollution.
Effect | Health impacts | Health costs (crores of Rupees) | Health costs (million USD) |
---|---|---|---|
Child mortality (under 5) | 10,000 | 2100 | 420 |
Restricted activity days | 160 million | 8000 | 1600 |
Chronic bronchitis | 170,000 | 900 | 170 |
Asthma attacks | 20.9 million | 2100 | 420 |
Respiratory symptoms | 625 million | 6200 | 1200 |
Chest discomforts | 8.4 million | 170 | 35 |
Total premature mortality | 80,000 to 115,000 | 16,000-23,000 | 3300-4600 |
Emergency room visits | 900,000 | 320 | 60 |