Press Release

Forest fires haze from several places in Sumatra and Kalimantan are already in alarming state and have negative impact. Not only bad for the environment, but haze also a serious threat to health.

Haze impact to health is causing irritation to eyes, nose and throat and allergic reactions, inflammation and possibly infection. Haze aggravates asthma and other chronic lung diseases and reducing the lungs ability and cause tiredness and difficulty in breathing.

For elderly and children with chronically diseases, their low immune system will be more prone to get health problems. Haze can be a pollutant source for not protected water and food. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is easier to happen. People with heart and lung disorders, elderly and children are more prone to health disorders due to haze than others.

Here are tips to protect themselves from the risk of interference haze; avoid or reduce the outside the home or building activities and wear mask. Drink water more and more often. Do not smoke and rest  adequately. Protect drinking water and food storage. Wash fruits before consumption.