National Heart Foundation Hospital & Research InstituteDept. of Epidemiology and Research

ResearchEnvironmental Health / Air PollutionCompleted

Clean Air, Healthy Future Hearts: Raising Awareness on Air Pollution in School Students of a Polluted City in Bangladesh

A project focusing on educating school children about the health hazards of air pollution.

About the study

Air pollution is a major public health concern, particularly for children. The school campaign effectively increased students' awareness of air pollution in Bangladesh. Scouts acted as peer educators, organizing campaigns within school campuses. Students gained practical knowledge to reduce air pollution exposure, including the importance of masks.

Keywords Environmental Health