Death by breath:
Particle matter per cubic meter (in PM2.5) Population (in millions)
Air pollution in India 2
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This poster displays information regarding air pollution in India from 2014 to 2017. The particles of debris which pollute the air are measured in a unit called PM2.5 which stands for “Partcle Matter, 2.5 micrometers or less.” These particles are known to cause respiratory and cardiovascular illness.
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Map depicts average PM2.5 from 2014 through 2017 and current population. 1. Delhi 2. Patna 3. Gwalior 4. Raipur 5. Ahmedabad
2014 Air Quality (PM2.5)
Population (Millions)
153
Delhi
23
149
Patna
2.11
144
Gwalior
2.36
134
Raipur
1.20
100
Ahmedabad
7.25
2015 Air Quality (PM2.5)
Population (Millions)
226
Delhi
25.7
159
Patna
2.35
150
Gwalior
2.41
115
Raipur
1.34
122
Ahmedabad
7.7
2016 Air Quality (PM2.5)
Population (Millions)
122
Delhi
26.2
149
Patna
4.1
176
Gwalior
5.4
100
Raipur
2.1
144
Ahmedabad
8.2
2017 (January through September)
Air Quality (PM2.5)
Population (Millions)
226
Delhi
27.1
190
Patna
5.3
205
Gwalior
8.4
110
Raipur
4.8
150
Ahmedabad
9.8
Causes of Pollution Population (in billions) Registered motor vehicles (per 1,000 pop.) Import and production of coal (in tons)
2014
2015
2016
2017
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Effects of Pollution Pollution related illness (in millions) Birth defects (in thousands) Pollution related deaths (in millions)
2014
2015
2016
2017
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GRA 361: Fall 2017 Visual Communication III
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Student: Veronica Gomez Instructors: Scott Curtis, Lisa Peña, Kim Salem