Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health revealed that the Chonburi Ministry of Public Health together with related agencies Go to the warehouse area ‘Cadmium waste’ in Khlong Kiew Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District, found 4 Burmese workers who had their health checked. Initially the symptoms are normal. As for 20 people living nearby, health checks were normal as well.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health revealed that the Chonburi Ministry of Public Health together with related agencies Go to the warehouse area ‘Cadmium waste’ in Khlong Kiew Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District, found 4 Burmese workers who had their health checked. Initially the symptoms are normal. As for 20 people living nearby, health checks were normal as well.
From the case of the Industrial Commissioner House of Representatives Information statement: There is a company in Tak Province that sells zinc ore and cadmium tailings that are landfilled in Tak Province. to a company located in Mueang District Samut Sakhon Province More than ten thousand tons Factories found hiding thousands of bags of cadmium and zinc waste in Samut Sakhon province
And on April 7, 2024, police officers from the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division) along with officials from the Department of Industrial Works and the Samut Sakhon Provincial Industrial Office and administrative officials A court warrant was brought to search a factory in the area of Village No. 7, Khlong Kiew Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province.
from the search Found a big bag inside. “cadmium” This is a bag that is similar to the previous factory searches in Chonburi and Samut Sakhon provinces. Preliminary investigation found that the “Big Bag” bag containing cadmium was stored inside the factory. It is estimated that 700 tons of cadmium were lost.
Most recently, Dr. Opas Karikawinpong, Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Public Health Revealing the case where a storage location is found cadmium residue In the area of Khlong Kiew Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District Chonburi Province that the report was received from Dr. Apirat Katanyutanon, Public Health Doctor of Chonburi Province, said that today the Chonburi Provincial Public Health Office in collaboration with Health Center 6, Chonburi, Disease Prevention and Control Office 6, Chonburi, Medical Science Center 6, Chonburi, Ban Bueng District Public Health Office Chonburi Hospital Ban Bueng Hospital Khlong Kiew Subdistrict Administrative Organization Chaloem Phrakiat Provincial Administrative Officer, Ban Map Lam Bit, along with the Ban Bueng District Chief, community leaders, and village health volunteers.
There have been visits to the area to inspect and monitor health. Found 4 Burmese workers, 3 males and 1 female. All health checks were performed. Collect a blood sample and urine to detect substancescadmium As for the area surrounding the warehouse, within a distance of 3 kilometers, 20 people living nearby were found to be in normal condition as well. Only 1 young child had chronic diarrhea. Gave advice on basic care
and made an appointment for people living nearby to come in for a health check at the hospital Randomly collect urine samples to look for additional cadmium. While the team helping to heal the minds of those in crisis (MCATT) from Ban Bueng Hospital Went into the area to survey and assess the mental state of people in the vicinity of the factory. No symptoms of stress were found. Knowledge was given about cadmium. The way into the body, symptoms, and prevention are also given to local leaders and people in the area to watch out for.
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Dr. Opas continued that Chonburi Hospital and Ban Bueng Hospital Will follow up and check the health of all company employees. As for the people living nearby There will be a health check and a random test for cadmium in the urine.
To assess health impacts which both Chonburi Hospital and Ban Bueng Hospital We have prepared ourselves in terms of places, experts, drugs, and necessary medical supplies. to support the situation. In addition, the Medical Science Center 6, Chonburi, is also collecting additional wastewater samples. Warehouse area To check for cadmium, results will be known within 1 week.
However, results of laboratory tests, soil samples, surface water and sediments will be monitored.
of the Pollution Control Department Including providing knowledge to employees related to cadmium waste transport. and distribute personal protective equipment as well
The dangers of cadmium to the body
Cadmium enters the body in two main ways:
1. Through the nose from breathing in cadmium fumes or dust. such as those who work in the mines Industrial plants where cadmium is used And most importantly, from smoking or being near people who are smoking.
2. Oral, from consuming food contaminated with cadmium, such as rice grown on soil contaminated with cadmium. Aquatic animals living in contaminated water sources Meat or milk from cows that graze on grass produced from contaminated soil
Cadmium is toxic to the kidneys and bones.
For toxicity to important organs, it is kidney toxicity. There will be inflammation in the kidneys. causing the kidneys to lose function This is because there is an accumulation of cadmium. and may eventually cause chronic kidney failure. This kidney abnormality will be permanent. Even if cadmium is not introduced into the body, the kidneys cannot return to their original condition.
Bone toxicity is when cadmium accumulates in the bones. It causes osteoporosis and may cause severe bone pain, especially in the hip bones. This is a symptom of Itai-Itai disease. People in this group will have brittle bones that break easily.
And it is a substance that can cause cancer, such as breast cancer and prostate cancer. In addition, cadmium also plays a role in causing symptoms of diabetes. High blood pressure and heart disease have also increased.
2024-04-07 15:00:00
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