Chiang Mai takes care of vulnerable groups After continuously encountering toxic dust

Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai orders strict supervision of vulnerable groups. After continuously being exposed to the world's most toxic dust, doctors admit PM2.5 contributes to lung cancer. IQ Air website reports on the air quality situation. The city with the highest air pollution (AQI) number 1 in the world is also Chiang Mai province. PM2.5 dust values ??are high and have an impact on health. which is continuously ranked number 1 in the world Making Chiang Mai still a city in the fog Can't see Doi Suthep People's eyes and noses burned and they smelled the distinct smell of smoke for a week straight. While the Climate Change Information Center Chiang Mai University reports PM2.5 values ??in the area of ??Ban Mae Na Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital. Chiang Dao District Hourly level is 462 micrograms per cubic meter. at Maharat Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital Led by Mr. Nirat Phongsitthaworn Governor of Chiang Mai Province along with a team of public health doctors in Chiang Mai Province Director of Maharaj Nako rn Chiang Mai Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University Joined in announcing measures to take care of vulnerable groups, saying that there are now strict measures to take care of them. including following up on symptoms at home Patient referral Distributing masks and creating dust-free rooms After the situation in Chiang Mai has continuously high levels of toxic dust. As a result, there are more hot spots in the forest area, more than 500 spots, which makes Chiang Mai number one in the country with the most forest area. In addition, cross-border smog from neighboring countries has more than 7,000-9,000 points, causing the levels of toxic dust to exceed the standard and affecting public health. Today, the medical team reported on the situation that there are numbers of patients with respiratory disease. heart blood vessels that normally increases But this year, although it has decreased by approximately 16%, it is still intensively looked after. As for other illnesses, such as skin, allergic rash es, burning eyes, asthma, nosebleeds, etc., there was a clear increase of 4-5%, especially in the past 2 weeks. As for the group of patients with COPD and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, their symptoms will be stimulated to worsen and they are ready to accept that PM2.5 plays a role in causing lung cancer, and the northern region still has the number 1 loss, but confirms that it is not yet at a critical level. At this time, intensive care beds are still available. Governor of Chiang Mai Province Emphasize that if the situation is more serious, an announcement will be made. We also ask for cooperation from the private sector to announce Work from home and warn tourists to be vigilant and take care of themselves during this period. Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization Confirm support for helping with face masks and mobile medical units to refer patients in each area Meanwhile, the Chiang Mai Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has requested additional personnel. Especially the mi litary to help extinguish forest fires. In order to keep up with the situation so that it doesn't spread because at this time there are not enough personnel. 719. Source: Thai News Agency