The lung function of Mumbaikars is at least 30% to 35% lower than that of healthy Europeans and Americans, a new study has found. "As part of the lung function test, we ask people to breathe out air forcefully. "A 15-20% correction in lung function parameters is always allowed when Indians are compared with Europeans. But it's not just the dipping lung function that worries doctors. We know we have smaller lungs, but if our lung function is going to reduce because of air pollution.

Source: Times of India October 22, 2016 18:09 UTC