Haze sees respiratory infections rise 10.43pc, conjunctivitis 26.47pc

Upper respiratory tract infections rose by 10.43% and conjunctivitis cases by 26.47%, while asthma cases declined 13.64% according to data from 78 MOH facilities.

The Health Ministry advises vulnerable groups to take precautions in areas with unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, including avoiding outdoor activities.

The public should use N95 masks when necessary, check API readings via official channels and prioritise health during haze conditions.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — Cases of upper respiratory tract infections rose 10.43 per cent, while conjunctivitis cases increased 26.47 per cent, according to haze-related disease monitoring at 78 selected Health Ministry (MOH) facilities nationwide.

In a statement today, the ministry said upper respiratory tract infection cases increased from 3,509 in Epidemiological Week (EW) 39 to 3,875 in EW40, while conjunctivitis cases rose from 102 to 129 over the same period.

However, asthma cases fell 13.64 per cent, from 535 to 462.

The ministry said it would continue to strengthen surveillance of haze-related illnesses as exposure to polluted air could affect health, particularly among children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with lung or heart conditions.

As of 8 am today, 32 air quality monitoring stations across eight states and two Federal Territories recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in the Unhealthy range of 101 to 200.

The MOH advised the public, particularly those in areas with unhealthy API readings, to take precautions, including avoiding or postponing outdoor activities. Children, the elderly and people with lung or heart conditions should take extra care.

Those who need to be outdoors during hazy conditions were advised to wear suitable face masks, such as N95 masks. Motorists should also slow down or stop at a safe location if visibility is limited.

The ministry urged the public to check API readings regularly through official Department of Environment (DOE) channels and take appropriate precautions based on local air quality.

It also reminded the public to remain vigilant, minimise exposure to haze and prioritise their health and that of their families. — Bernama

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根据卫生部 78 个医疗机构的数据，上呼吸道感染病例增加了 10.43%，结膜炎病例增加了 26.47%，而哮喘病例减少了 13.64%。

卫生部建议弱势群体在空气污染指数（API）读数不健康的地区采取预防措施，包括避免户外活动。

公众应在必要时佩戴N95口罩，通过官方渠道查看API读数，并在雾霾天气中优先考虑健康。

布城，10 月 10 日讯——根据卫生部在全国 78 个选定机构开展的与雾霾相关的疾病监测，上呼吸道感染病例上升了 10.43%，而结膜炎病例增加了 26.47%。

卫生部今天发表声明称，上呼吸道感染病例从第 39 流行病学周 (EW 39) 的 3,509 例增加到第 40 流行病学周 (EW 40) 的 3,875 例，而同期结膜炎病例从 102 例增加到 129 例。

然而，哮喘病例下降了 13.64%，从 535 例降至 462 例。

该部表示将继续加强对雾霾相关疾病的监测，因为接触污染空气可能会影响健康，特别是对儿童、老年人、孕妇以及患有肺部或心脏疾病的人。

截至今天上午 8 点，8 个州和 2 个联邦地区的 32 个空气质量监测站记录到空气污染指数 (API) 读数处于 101 至 200 的不健康范围内。

卫生部建议公众，特别是空气污染指数（API）读数不健康的地区居民，采取预防措施，包括避免或推迟户外活动。儿童、老年人和患有肺部或心脏疾病的人士应格外注意。

建议在雾霾天气下必须外出的人员佩戴合适的口罩，例如N95口罩。如果能见度受限，驾驶员也应减速或在安全地点停车。

该部敦促公众通过环境部官方渠道定期查看空气污染指数（API）读数，并根据当地空气质量采取适当的预防措施。

声明还提醒公众保持警惕，尽量减少暴露于雾霾中的时间，并将自身及家人的健康放在首位。——马新社

截至上午10点，马来西亚33个地区的API值已达到不健康水平。

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