Bangkok, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health Ready to open a center for monitoring and coordinating health impact prevention. In the case of smog and small dust particles Both central and regional Increase public confidence along with advising high-risk groups to take special care of their health
Dr. Atthaphon Kaewsamrit, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health, revealed that from the dust quantity situation on November 5, 2023, it was found that the PM 2.5 value exceeded the standard value (standard value is 37.5 micrograms per cubic meter), with the highest value in the eastern region. North is equal to 85.6 micrograms per cubic meter (red). Including Bangkok and surrounding areas, the highest PM 2.5 dust value is 49.3 micrograms per cubic meter. which may affect public health Especially young children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases. and it is expected that the amount of PM 2.5 in the area of Bangkok, the surrounding area and the northeastern region There will still be a trend at the level that begins to have an impact on health (orange) for some time.
Therefore, Dr. Atchara Nithipinyasakul Acting Director-General of the Department of Health Therefore, the officials of the Department of Health are prepared to deal with it. Ordered to open a center for monitoring and coordinating health impact prevention. In the case of smog and small dust particles and rehearse operational readiness at the local level Both central and regional Especially the central region affected is the area of responsibility of Health Center 4, Saraburi, Health Center 5, Ratchaburi, Health Center 6, Chonburi, and the Urban Health Development Institute. Accelerate monitoring of the situation and communicate to create knowledge and understanding for people in risky areas. Be aware of the situation and how to act to protect yourself. Especially in important places with at-risk groups, such as schools, child care centers. Elderly care facility As well as preparing to raise the level of operations according to the severity of the situation on a daily basis. Under medical and public health measures In the case of small dust particles in 2024, to take care of health and build confidence for the people.
“During this period, people Especially at-risk groups include the elderly, young children, and pregnant women. and people with congenital diseases such as asthma, allergies, conjunctivitis heart and blood vessels Including people who work outdoors, such as traffic police, street vendors, and street sweepers. Driver for hire both motorcycles and tricycles, food delivery staff and those who exercise outdoors Therefore, you should take care of and protect your own and your family’s health. If you must leave the house, wear an appropriate dust mask. For people with chronic diseases You should prepare necessary medicines and equipment. and clean houses to be clean and dust-free. In addition, people can ask for more information at the hotline 1478,” Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health Finally said.
Source: Thai News Agency