BioVoice News August 2017 Issue 3 Volume 2 | Page 73

In 2016, ASSOCHAM released a survey suggesting five to 10 percent of the national capital’s office goers had called in sick due to respiratory problems. It’s imperative for business owners to ensure they provide their customers and employees with the best possible environment. Neglecting the quality of the air in your commercial building can cause serious health issues for anyone who breathes in this air. We need to combat these grassroot air quality problems, with a sense of awareness in every individual. The most effective solution for air pollution (both indoor and outdoor) is prevention. Preventive measures are important when it comes to indoor air pollution. Using environmentally friendly cleaners will help to reduce volatile chemicals released in the air. In the case of outdoor air pollution, people can make conscious decisions to reduce or eliminate personal activities that contribute to the problem. This includes altering their driving habits by consolidating driving trips, joining BIOVOICENEWS.COM 73