Resilience under smog: Assessing socio-economic impacts and adaptive responses to air pollution among occupational workers in Chennai

This report examines how air pollution affects outdoor workers across Chennai, focusing on exposure, health sensitivity, socio-economic vulnerability and adaptive capacity. It finds that semi-formal workers are the most vulnerable, while informal workers face significant structural challenges despite stronger coping capacity. The report highlights the need for worker-centred health protection, social support and inclusive urban planning to address air pollution risks.