Karnataka launches statewide respiratory health surveillance for traffic police
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 01:38 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Karnataka has begun a new respiratory surveillance program targeting traffic police across the state. The move follows a two‑year pilot in Bengaluru that screened 3,287 officers and identified several risk factors. The initiative aims to monitor and improve the respiratory health of law‑enforcement personnel.
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