Dr. Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai, MD. Director-General of the Department of Health said that the situation of small dust PM2.5 found that more than 19 provinces still have PM2.5 dust value exceeding the standard. At the initial level, affecting health (orange) spread in different sectors, especially in Bangkok and its vicinity, with PM2.5 values between 43 – 78 micrograms / cubic meter (μg / m3).
Such situation Not only will it affect your health in the short term, such as stinging, stinging, nasal irritation, eye irritation, or allergic reactions. But if taken in large quantities over the long term, it can lead to both cardiovascular disease and cancer because when dust enters the body. In addition to small particles, PM2.5 will cause inflammation within the body. Also destroys various systems in the cells of the lungs That is the cause of lung cancer in the long term.
Dr. Suwannachai further stated that PM2.5 still contains some chemicals that cause cancer such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) or volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which results in Lung cancer as well as the International Cancer Research Agency. (International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC) states that air pollution, especially PM2.5, is classified as a carcinogen to humans. By the World Health Organization Estimated in 2016 that Thailand has died of lung cancer. Which is caused by air pollution of 6,330 cases for illnesses, the trend is increasing every year. According to the 2020 report of illness caused by air pollution by the Ministry of Public Health, there were 122,104 lung cancer cases, representing 186.26 per hundred thousand population.
Therefore, people are requested to protect themselves from PM2.5 dust by reducing activities outside the home. And stay inside the house Or more indoors Should wear a mask to prevent PM2.5 dust when going outdoors. Refrain from exercising or doing strenuous activities in a dusty place, refrain from smoking, and if you have any abnormal symptoms such as respiratory irritation, stinging, stinging in your throat, shortness of breath, easy fatigue, or coughing, consult a doctor immediately. And help reduce dust-producing activities for good health in the long run, “said the Director-General of the Department of Health.
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