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Small dust, not small impact. Doctors reveal PM2.5 is the cause of many serious diseases that can even lead to death. Representatives of schools and small hotels confirmed the impact on society and the economy. The public and academic networks continue to push for clean air laws. Aiming to create change from the bottom up in policy Yesterday (19 Dec. 2019) the public and academic networks “Thailand Clean Air Network” held a seminar on “PM2.5, small dust particles and their not-so-small impact on Thai society” at Centra Hotel. Chaengwattana Government Center, Bangkok is considered a part of the 12th National Health Assembly. Associate Professor Dr. Nithipat Jiankul, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University reveals that PM2.5 dust has the same health effects as smoking. This microscopic dust can enter our body. If it is dust of 10 microns or more, it will be trapped in the mouth and nose. But if the size is 2.5 microns and below, it can reach the trachea and alveoli. It may then penetrate the alveolar capillaries and be carried into the bloodstream.
Enters various organs, for example, if it enters the heart, there is a risk of a heart attack. When entering the brain It causes the brain to lack blood to nourish it. And if it enters the kidneys, it will cause kidney deterioration. In addition, microscopic dust can cause youth's lung function to deteriorate and put them at greater risk of various diseases. “We live in troubled times. Must manage life activities Helps reduce dust and protect ourselves and those we love, such as small children and chronically ill people.” Nithipat said that many universities in Thailand are currently studying the health effects of PM2.5 dust. Research at Siriraj Hospital between 2016 and 2018 shows that patients with emphysema Telegram Number Data relapse increased in number during the month. Where PM2.5 dust is high, these months are usually the dry weather season. There should not be as many people suffering from emphysema as there are during the rainy season. IMG_3710-1024x768 Chart showing the number of patients with recurrent emphysema. Siriraj Hospital 2016-2018 / Environment News Agency / Nicha Wechapanich At present, statistics on deaths due to PM2.5 dust in Thailand have not been collected because it takes decades to collect the data. But foreign research has studied the relationship between deaths in large cities and increased dust levels.
Then discovered that death from various diseases such as lung cancer and ischemic heart disease There is an increased rate of 0.68% for every increase in PM2.5 dust of 10 micrograms/cubic meter. “I want to tell everyone not to get hung up on the word 'dust'. There's a lot of dust these days. There's little dust at this time. We should be suspicious of what is in PM2.5 because the true toxicity cannot be seen. The scary thing is that we don't know what we inhaled.” Professor Dr. Siwat Pongpiachan Air pollution researcher Faculty of Social and Environmental Development The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) adds that PM2.5 contains many substances, such as heavy metals that can cause Alzheimer's disease. Including carcinogens. He emphasized that Thailand should pay more attention to research. Because currently there is not enough study of such matters in Thailand. Few people can do it. It also has a high cost. Krit Buapuan, representative of the network of parents aware of fighting the dangers of dust and teachers from Rung Arun School. Tell us about your experience dealing with the dust crisis in educational institutions last year. Even though the school had several immediate preventive measures, such as delaying the start time to avoid traffic, PM2.5 dust has caused many other impacts. Young children who are at play age and want to release their energy. Unable to play outdoors While older children are uncomfortable .
Enters various organs, for example, if it enters the heart, there is a risk of a heart attack. When entering the brain It causes the brain to lack blood to nourish it. And if it enters the kidneys, it will cause kidney deterioration. In addition, microscopic dust can cause youth's lung function to deteriorate and put them at greater risk of various diseases. “We live in troubled times. Must manage life activities Helps reduce dust and protect ourselves and those we love, such as small children and chronically ill people.” Nithipat said that many universities in Thailand are currently studying the health effects of PM2.5 dust. Research at Siriraj Hospital between 2016 and 2018 shows that patients with emphysema Telegram Number Data relapse increased in number during the month. Where PM2.5 dust is high, these months are usually the dry weather season. There should not be as many people suffering from emphysema as there are during the rainy season. IMG_3710-1024x768 Chart showing the number of patients with recurrent emphysema. Siriraj Hospital 2016-2018 / Environment News Agency / Nicha Wechapanich At present, statistics on deaths due to PM2.5 dust in Thailand have not been collected because it takes decades to collect the data. But foreign research has studied the relationship between deaths in large cities and increased dust levels.
Then discovered that death from various diseases such as lung cancer and ischemic heart disease There is an increased rate of 0.68% for every increase in PM2.5 dust of 10 micrograms/cubic meter. “I want to tell everyone not to get hung up on the word 'dust'. There's a lot of dust these days. There's little dust at this time. We should be suspicious of what is in PM2.5 because the true toxicity cannot be seen. The scary thing is that we don't know what we inhaled.” Professor Dr. Siwat Pongpiachan Air pollution researcher Faculty of Social and Environmental Development The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) adds that PM2.5 contains many substances, such as heavy metals that can cause Alzheimer's disease. Including carcinogens. He emphasized that Thailand should pay more attention to research. Because currently there is not enough study of such matters in Thailand. Few people can do it. It also has a high cost. Krit Buapuan, representative of the network of parents aware of fighting the dangers of dust and teachers from Rung Arun School. Tell us about your experience dealing with the dust crisis in educational institutions last year. Even though the school had several immediate preventive measures, such as delaying the start time to avoid traffic, PM2.5 dust has caused many other impacts. Young children who are at play age and want to release their energy. Unable to play outdoors While older children are uncomfortable .