The Department of Disease Control recommends 4 disease groups for patients, including cardiovascular disease. Respiratory system disease group Groups of dermatitis and inflammatory eye diseases in Bangkok and surrounding areas avoid leaving the house. Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Concerned about the health of people who may be affected by small dust particles. after people in Bangkok and surrounding areas smelled a burning stench and found that smog covered many areas Dust levels still exceed the standard values ??in the red level. In particular, patients with 4 important disease groups that need to be monitored are those with cardiovascular disease. Respiratory system disease group Inflammatory skin disease group and Inflammatory eye disease group This group will have abnormalities, illnesses, or more severe health effects than the general population. along with suggestions on basic ways to protect yourself Check the dust level before leaving the house. And wear a mask that prote cts against dust. Today (21 March 2024) Dr. Weerawat Manosutthi, highly qualified doctor and spokesman for the Department of Disease Control Referring to the case of many people in Bangkok and surrounding areas smelling a burning stench. And it was found that smog was covered in many areas, according to information from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (OHEC) by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency. (Public Organization) or GISTDA in collaboration with the National Research Council of Thailand Pollution Control Department Kasetsart University and Chiang Mai University Has been following the PM 2.5 dust situation on an hourly basis from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on March 20-21, 2024, finding 39 areas in Bangkok and surrounding areas, including the central region. Dust levels are at the red level. It has an impact on health and the respiratory system. The area where the highest dust values ??were found was Lat Krabang District at 195.6 micrograms/cubic met er, followed by Pak Kret District. Nonthaburi Province 138.8 micrograms/cubic meter, Wang Thonglang District 130.0 micrograms/cubic meter, Chatuchak District and Lat Phrao District 117.2 micrograms/cubic meter, Thonburi District 113.7 micrograms/cubic meter. Lak Si District 110.9 micrograms/cubic meter. Don Mueang District 110.3 micrograms/cubic meter. Mueang District, Nonthaburi Province 101.1 micrograms/cubic meter. This situation may affect health. It causes throat irritation, coughing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, heart palpitations, eye irritation, or an itchy rash on the body. and those who are continuously exposed to dust And especially at-risk groups include young children, the elderly, and pregnant women. Including patients with 4 important disease groups that need to be monitored: heart and blood vessel disease group Respiratory system disease group Inflammatory skin disease group and inflammatory eye disease group This group will have abnormalities, illnesses, or more severe health effect s than the general population. Dr. Weerawat further said that in the past the Department of Disease Control has been monitoring the situation of illnesses that may be related to exposure to small dust particles in the 4 disease groups mentioned above. It was found that between 1 January - 20 March 2024, the total illness rate was 977 cases per 100,000 people. The highest rate of illness was the dermatitis group, 493 cases per 100,000 people, followed by the eye disease group, 395 cases per 100,000 people. Respiratory disease group: 12 cases per 100,000 people and cardiovascular disease, 4 cases per 100,000 people, respectively. Most patients are in the age group 60 years and over, with an illness rate of 4,564 cases per 100,000 people. Followed by age group 50-59 years, rate of 3,230 cases per 100,000 people, age 50-54 years, rate of 2,528 cases per 100,000 people, age 45-49 years, rate of 1,952 cases per 100,000 people, age 40-44 years, rate 1,497 cases per 100,000 people, ages 5-9 years, 1,415 cases per 10 0,000 people, respectively. During the period when the dust situation exceeds the standard, people are asked to 1. Close their homes completely. Especially houses where sick people live. to prevent dust 2. When you need to leave the house, check the PM 2.5 dust level through the air4thai application or 'Dust Check'. If the dust level exceeds 37.5 mg/m3, wear a mask to protect against dust and spend a short time outside. Reduce outdoor activities 3. If the dust level is more than 75.0 mg/m3, patients with 4 disease groups should not leave the house because there is a risk of more severe symptoms. 4. If people have abnormal symptoms Hurry and return to the dust-free accommodation. and immediately consult a doctor For more information, call the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422 411. Source: Thai News Agency

The Department of Disease Control recommends 4 disease groups for patients, including cardiovascular disease. Respiratory system disease group Groups of dermatitis and inflammatory eye diseases in Bangkok and surrounding areas avoid leaving the house. Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Concerned about the health of people who may be affected by small dust particles. after people in Bangkok and surrounding areas smelled a burning stench and found that smog covered many areas Dust levels still exceed the standard values ??in the red level. In particular, patients with 4 important disease groups that need to be monitored are those with cardiovascular disease. Respiratory system disease group Inflammatory skin disease group and Inflammatory eye disease group This group will have abnormalities, illnesses, or more severe health effects than the general population. along with suggestions on basic ways to protect yourself Check the dust level before leaving the house. And wear a mask that prote cts against dust. Today (21 March 2024) Dr. Weerawat Manosutthi, highly qualified doctor and spokesman for the Department of Disease Control Referring to the case of many people in Bangkok and surrounding areas smelling a burning stench. And it was found that smog was covered in many areas, according to information from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (OHEC) by the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency. (Public Organization) or GISTDA in collaboration with the National Research Council of Thailand Pollution Control Department Kasetsart University and Chiang Mai University Has been following the PM 2.5 dust situation on an hourly basis from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on March 20-21, 2024, finding 39 areas in Bangkok and surrounding areas, including the central region. Dust levels are at the red level. It has an impact on health and the respiratory system. The area where the highest dust values ??were found was Lat Krabang District at 195.6 micrograms/cubic met er, followed by Pak Kret District. Nonthaburi Province 138.8 micrograms/cubic meter, Wang Thonglang District 130.0 micrograms/cubic meter, Chatuchak District and Lat Phrao District 117.2 micrograms/cubic meter, Thonburi District 113.7 micrograms/cubic meter. Lak Si District 110.9 micrograms/cubic meter. Don Mueang District 110.3 micrograms/cubic meter. Mueang District, Nonthaburi Province 101.1 micrograms/cubic meter. This situation may affect health. It causes throat irritation, coughing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, heart palpitations, eye irritation, or an itchy rash on the body. and those who are continuously exposed to dust And especially at-risk groups include young children, the elderly, and pregnant women. Including patients with 4 important disease groups that need to be monitored: heart and blood vessel disease group Respiratory system disease group Inflammatory skin disease group and inflammatory eye disease group This group will have abnormalities, illnesses, or more severe health effect s than the general population. Dr. Weerawat further said that in the past the Department of Disease Control has been monitoring the situation of illnesses that may be related to exposure to small dust particles in the 4 disease groups mentioned above. It was found that between 1 January - 20 March 2024, the total illness rate was 977 cases per 100,000 people. The highest rate of illness was the dermatitis group, 493 cases per 100,000 people, followed by the eye disease group, 395 cases per 100,000 people. Respiratory disease group: 12 cases per 100,000 people and cardiovascular disease, 4 cases per 100,000 people, respectively. Most patients are in the age group 60 years and over, with an illness rate of 4,564 cases per 100,000 people. Followed by age group 50-59 years, rate of 3,230 cases per 100,000 people, age 50-54 years, rate of 2,528 cases per 100,000 people, age 45-49 years, rate of 1,952 cases per 100,000 people, age 40-44 years, rate 1,497 cases per 100,000 people, ages 5-9 years, 1,415 cases per 10 0,000 people, respectively. During the period when the dust situation exceeds the standard, people are asked to 1. Close their homes completely. Especially houses where sick people live. to prevent dust 2. When you need to leave the house, check the PM 2.5 dust level through the air4thai application or 'Dust Check'. If the dust level exceeds 37.5 mg/m3, wear a mask to protect against dust and spend a short time outside. Reduce outdoor activities 3. If the dust level is more than 75.0 mg/m3, patients with 4 disease groups should not leave the house because there is a risk of more severe symptoms. 4. If people have abnormal symptoms Hurry and return to the dust-free accommodation. and immediately consult a doctor For more information, call the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422 411. Source: Thai News Agency