A study conducted by Toxics Link, a non government organization (NGO) in Delhi, revealed that household dust, collected from Delhi homes, carried high levels of lead, which may have serious effect on the health of its residents.
Representatives of Toxics Link stated that the high levels of lead may be common in other Indian cities as well.
The study was based on the dust samples collected from 57 households in Delhi. Harmful substances were found in samples, which were collected from the floor and the windows.
Dust from the floor had 31% lead while dust form the windows had 14% lead.
A new study revealed that expectant mothers who drink or even bath in tap water can double up the risk of grave heart and brain problems in their unborn babies.
World Health Organization officials urged India to concentrate more on the precautionary aspects of malaria than discovering the treatment of the disease.
The WHO officials stated India needs to eradicate the micro killer by following up effectual means of preventing malaria.
Until now, the fight against the mosquito threat is completely centered on disease treatment.