Department of Health Ministry of Public Health People are advised to be vigilant and protect themselves from the effects of fine dust.Afraid of getting small dust particles PM2.5 a large number of contacts for a long time Risk of cardiovascular diseaseand cancer ready to reiterate Outdoor activities should be reduced. and stay indoors more When it is necessary to leave the building Should wear a mask for dust protection. PM2.5
Dr. Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Health said small dust situation PM2.5 tends to increase At a level that begins to affect health (orange) distributed in different regions other especially in Bangkok and its vicinity If people are exposed to small dust PM2.5 in the long run will affect health cause disease in the respiratory system cardiovascular system and lung cancer due to small dust particles PM2.5 will cause inflammation of the lung tissue Affects the process of abnormal division within the cell. resulting in cancer cells If received in large quantities and long term in addition It also contains some chemicals that cause cancer. such as Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons or volatile organic compounds which can result in lung cancer as well which the International Cancer Research Organization (International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC, 2013) indicate that air pollution and dust particles of not more than 2.5 Micron (PM2.5) It is a human carcinogen.
Dr. Suwanchai went on to say exposure PM2.5 Is one of the causes that cause lung cancer. In addition to getting cigarette smoke or in a workplace with carcinogenic substances Or it could be genetic. According to the study of the disease burden of the Health Organization year 2562 found Thai people die from dust in the atmosphere Total 31,081 income The cause is ischemic heart disease. (Ischemic heart disease) 11,408 income stroke (Stroke) 7,274 income chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 3,043 income and lung cancer 2,464 income in addition Air Pollution Illness Report of the Health Information Archive Ministry of Public Health It was found that illness from air pollution tends to increase every yearincluding lung cancer in which year 2565 Lung cancer cases were reported to 189,713 income think 291.18 per hundred thousand population
“however Department of Health asks people and risk groups such as child asthma patients elderly protect yourself from dust PM2.5 by reducing outdoor activities and staying indoors or indoors more Should wear a mask for dust protection. PM2.5 to leave the building Refrain from exercising or doing strenuous activities in dusty places. no smoking and if there are abnormal symptoms such as There is irritation in the respiratory tract. burning nose sore throat shortness of breath easily tired or cough Consult a doctor immediately. and to help reduce dust-causing activities for good health in the long run also The public should monitor themselves by assessing symptoms from exposure. PM2.5 Ready to receive advice on basic health care at the website.“4HealthPM2.5” or website “online pollution clinic” and if symptoms are severe such as chest tightness Difficulty breathingeasily tired wheezing to see a doctor If you want more information, you can inquire at Department of Health Hotline 1478 or Department of Disease Control 1422” Director-General of the Department of Health say