| What should be ensured when wearing a mask to improve its effectiveness? | no gaps between the mask and your skin | It should fit on users' mouth and nose. Ensure there are no gaps between the mask and your skin. Do not pull the mask down below the nose or mouth; this reduces its effectiveness. | 57 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air1.pdf | Ensure there are no gaps between the mask and your skin. | 18 | page=18,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the word 'Mitanins' signify in the local language? | mean female friends in local dialect | 44 45 Air Pollution and its Impact on Health The community health workers, called Mitanins (mean female friends in local dialect) in Chhatisgarh, have played a vital role in implementing health initiatives at the grass-root level since early 2020. They organically became a part of adaptation plans against climate change- related health issues. They were trained in air quality monitoring, air sampling and related health need overtime imparted authenticity to their campaigns, regarding them “air pollution worriers”. Local health professionals were also inspired to get involved. So far, 6,000 Mitanins and 500 doctors are trained and engaged in raising awareness. These efforts made communities more vigilant to sources of air pollution in and around their houses, raise concerns and take small measures to mitigate the exposure. | 92 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air1.pdf | 44 45 Air Pollution and its Impact on Health The community health workers, called Mitanins (mean female friends in local dialect) in Chhatisgarh, have played a vital role in implementing health initiatives at the grass-root level since early 2020. | 23 |
| What is Air quality? | a way to understand the condition of the air around us and determine how clean it is | HOW CAN YOU KNOW THE AIR QUALITY AROUND YOU? Air quality is a way to understand the condition of the air around us and determine how clean it is. | 60 | definition | 0.980 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air1.pdf | Air quality is a way to understand the condition of the air around us and determine how clean it is. | 8 | page=8,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does Particulate Matter refer to? | tiny solid, liquid, or gas particles in the air, which can be seen as dust, soot, smog, or smoke. | 15 Air Pollution and its Impact on Health CRITICAL AIR POLLUTANT–PARTICULATE MATTERS Particulate Matter (PM) is a term used to describe tiny solid, liquid, or gas particles in the air, which can be seen as dust, soot, smog, or smoke. These particles can make the air appear dirty and hazy when they are present in large amounts. HOW CAN YOU KNOW THE AIR QUALITY AROUND YOU? Air quality is a way to understand the condition of the air around us and determine how clean it is. | 136 | definition | 0.980 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air1.pdf | 15 Air Pollution and its Impact on Health CRITICAL AIR POLLUTANT–PARTICULATE MATTERS Particulate Matter (PM) is a term used to describe tiny solid, liquid, or gas particles in the air, which can be seen as dust, soot, smog, or smoke. These particles can make the air appear dirty and hazy when they are present in large amounts. | 8 | page=8,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the term climate change describe? | long-term shifts in Earth's average weather patterns | Climate change refers to long-term shifts in Earth's average weather patterns. It affects nature, weather events, and human health. Human activities such as burning fossil fuels, cutting down trees, transportation, and industrial processes are some of the main reasons of climate change. Zoonotic diseases such as rabies. Heat related illness such as heatstroke and dehydration. Water-related health impacts such as cholera. Malnutrition and food borne- diseases. Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) such as heart diseases. What is Climate Change? CLIMATE CHANGE′S IMPACT ON HEALTH Respiratory illness such as asthma and bronchitis. Injury and Mortality from extreme weather events such as storms, floods. Mental and psychosocial health. Vector-borne diseases such as malaria or dengue fever. 08 Handbook for ASHA 09 Air Pollution and its Impact on Health | 25 | definition | 0.980 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air1.pdf | Climate change refers to long-term shifts in Earth's average weather patterns. | 5 | page=5,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the definition of air pollution? | impurities in the air, which can be caused by harmful substances such as chemicals, physical, and, biological agents | • Air pollution refers to the impurities in the air, which can be caused by harmful substances such as chemicals, physical, and, biological agents. • Polluted air contains a mix of particles including gases and small solid and liquid fragments. • These critical particles can enter our body and lead to harmful health problems like asthma and breathing issues. • These particles also make the air around us hazy leading to reduced visibility. 12 Handbook for ASHA 13 Air Pollution and its Impact on Health | 31 | definition | 0.980 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air1.pdf | • Air pollution refers to the impurities in the air, which can be caused by harmful substances such as chemicals, physical, and, biological agents. | 7 | page=7,block=17 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the result of smoking near someone? | inhalation of second hand smoke, which is called Passive smoking | Also, opt for smokeless chulha for cooking. Smoking near someone will lead to inhalation of second hand smoke, which is called Passive smoking. That’s great to hear, Pritam bhaiya. | 78 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air1.pdf | Smoking near someone will lead to inhalation of second hand smoke, which is called Passive smoking. | 22 | page=22,block=0 | 0.800 | valid |
| How can people be exposed to asbestos in their homes? | Exposure to asbestos can occur through indoor air in households containing friable (crumbly) asbestos materials | Pests/Mites/ Pets/Animals • Has any pest control treatment taken place at home? • Are there any pets at home? • Make sure that no family member, and especially a child or anyone with a respiratory illness, is present indoors during pest control treatment. • Dogs/cats/pets may carry mites and can aggravate breathing problems or cause complications for people with existing respiratory illnesses. Construction Materials • Has asbestos been used in the construction of the house? • Exposure to asbestos can occur through indoor air in households containing friable (crumbly) asbestos materials • All types of asbestos cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, cancer of the larynx and ovaries, and asbestosis (fibrosis of the lungs). • If the house is old: check for old paint chips on the floor or by the windows. The paint may contain heavy metal lead (Pb). | 487 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air1.pdf | Construction Materials • Has asbestos been used in the construction of the house? • Exposure to asbestos can occur through indoor air in households containing friable (crumbly) asbestos materials • All types of asbestos cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, cancer of the larynx and ovaries, and asbestosis (fibrosis of the lungs). |
| How can pets contribute to worsening respiratory issues in humans? | Dogs/cats/pets may carry mites and can aggravate breathing problems or cause complications for people with existing respiratory illnesses | Pests/Mites/ Pets/Animals • Has any pest control treatment taken place at home? • Are there any pets at home? • Make sure that no family member, and especially a child or anyone with a respiratory illness, is present indoors during pest control treatment. • Dogs/cats/pets may carry mites and can aggravate breathing problems or cause complications for people with existing respiratory illnesses. Construction Materials • Has asbestos been used in the construction of the house? • Exposure to asbestos can occur through indoor air in households containing friable (crumbly) asbestos materials • All types of asbestos cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, cancer of the larynx and ovaries, and asbestosis (fibrosis of the lungs). • If the house is old: check for old paint chips on the floor or by the windows. The paint may contain heavy metal lead (Pb). | 262 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air1.pdf | • Dogs/cats/pets may carry mites and can aggravate breathing problems or cause complications for people with existing respiratory illnesses. |
| How can rice be prepared for faster cooking? | Soak rice before cooking it. | Clean the bottom of the pot to make it heat up faster. Cover the pots while cooking to make the food cook faster. Soak pulses like chanaa, rajma beans, dal overnight for quick cooking Soak rice before cooking it. Cut the wood into small pieces so it burns quickly and completely. Put dung on the wood or sticks. Once it dries, these sticks will burn better and produce less smoke. Open windows or switch on exhaust while cooking. 31 Air Pollution and its Impact on Health | 184 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/air1.pdf | Soak pulses like chanaa, rajma beans, dal overnight for quick cooking Soak rice before cooking it. Cut the wood into small pieces so it burns quickly and completely. | 16 | page=16,block=27 | 0.700 | valid |