Pollution-linked health insurance claims surge 4.3 times across Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai in three years
· India · NDTV Profit
Health insurance claims linked to pollution have risen 4.3 times over the past three years in Delhi and rapidly in Pune, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, according to a report cited by NDTV Profit. The data highlights a sharp increase in pollution-related morbidity across India's major metropolitan areas. Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune figure among the cities with the steepest claim growth, reflecting widening exposure to poor air quality. The report underscores the growing financial burden on healthcare systems in India's urban centres.
Why it matters
The surge in pollution-linked claims directly impacts millions of urban residents facing rising healthcare costs, while pressuring insurance providers and public health infrastructure to adapt to escalating environmental risks.
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