Acute Health Impacts of the Southeast Asian Transboundary Haze Problem-A Review.
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2019
Air pollution has emerged as one of the world's largest environmental health threats, with various studies demonstrating associations between exposure to air pollution and respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Regional air quality in Southeast Asia has been seasonally affected by the transboundary haze problem, which has often been the result of forest fires from "slash-and-burn" farming methods. In light of growing public health concerns, recent studies have begun to examine the health effects of this seasonal haze problem in Southeast Asia. This review paper aims to synthesize current research efforts on the impact of the Southeast Asian transboundary haze on acute aspects of public health. Existing studies conducted in countries affected by transboundary haze indicate consistent links between haze exposure and acute psychological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological morbidity and mortality. Future prospective and longitudinal studies are warranted to quantify the long-term health effects of recurrent, but intermittent, exposure to high levels of seasonal haze. The mechanism, toxicology and pathophysiology by which these toxic particles contribute to disease and mortality should be further investigated. Epidemiological studies on the disease burden and socioeconomic cost of haze exposure would also be useful to guide policy-making and international strategy in minimizing the impact of seasonal haze in Southeast Asia.
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| Authors | Cheong, Kang Hao;Ngiam, Nicholas Jinghao;Morgan, Geoffrey G;Pek, Pin Pin;Tan, Benjamin Yong-Qiang;Lai, Joel Weijia;Koh, Jin Ming;Ong, Marcus Eng Hock;Ho, Andrew Fu Wah; |
| Journal | International journal of environmental research and public health |
| Year | 2019 |
| DOI | E3286 |
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