Table 1.
Air pollution caused physical health effects reported by the respondents
| Physical effects | Always (%) | Often (%) | Sometimes (%) | Rarely (%) | Never (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felt air pollution effects | 2969 (73.8) | 868 (21.6) | 173 (4.3) | 8 (0.2) | 3 (0.1) |
| ENT problems/irritation/allergies | 1258 (31.3) | 1964 (48.8) | 736 (18.3) | 59 (1.5) | 4 (0.1) |
| Respiratory problems | 607 (15.1) | 632 (15.7) | 1638 (40.7) | 838 (20.8) | 306 (7.6) |
| Coughing or wheezing | 227 (5.6) | 1409 (35.1) | 1317 (32.8) | 946 (23.5) | 122 (3) |
| Headaches and dizziness | 390 (9.7) | 1198 (29.8) | 1117 (27.8) | 1024 (25.5) | 292 (7.3) |
| Reduced energy level | 253 (6.3) | 630 (15.7) | 709 (17.6) | 1045 (26) | 1384 (34.4) |
| Sleeping disorder/disruption, i.e., insomnia | 549 (13.7) | 2110 (52.5) | 1104 (27.4) | 195 (4.8) | 63 (1.6) |