- According to a recent survey conducted by the Indian Medical Academy:
- 91% of the doctors believe that acid-usage in toilets is linked to long-term respiratory disorders.
- 59% of Delhiites use acid to clean their toilets regularly.
- 90% of Doctors believed that use of acids to clean toilets also leads to various other health hazards. Most everyone using it has faced breathlessness, coughing, eye irritation, etc., while unknowingly exposing themselves to long-term health issues.
- Since 70% of the bathrooms are attached to bedrooms, children face a direct threat of being exposed to inhaling acidic fumes.
- The IMA, a private association of doctors, believes that people should be informed about the hazards of acid use in household and its possible long-term effects.
- Read at:http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/use-of-acid-for-toilet-cleaning-poses-health-risks-survey/article6239622.ece