Abstract            Volume:12  Issue-4  Year-2024         Original Research Articles

Online ISSN : 2347 - 3215 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcret@gmail.com

Air pollution refers to the presence of harmful substances in the Earth's atmosphere, resulting from human activities and natural processes. These pollutants can include particulate matter, ground-level ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and volatile organic compounds (2016). The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a numerical scale that quantifies the level of air pollution in a specific area, providing an indication of the potential health effects. The AQI considers several parameters, such as concentration levels of different pollutants, and categorizes them into different index levels ranging from "Good" to "Hazardous." Each level corresponds to a different level of health concern, helping authorities and the public assess the air quality and take appropriate measures. Studying air pollution is crucial due to its detrimental impact on human health, ecosystems, and the environment. Exposure to polluted air can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, exacerbate existing health conditions, and even cause premature death. Additionally, air pollution contributes to climate change, damages crops, and harms aquatic ecosystems. Understanding and addressing air pollution is essential for developing effective policies, technologies, and lifestyle changes to mitigate its adverse effects on both human health and the planet (2021).

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