The PM2.5 situation, particularly in northern Thailand, where many provinces are facing high levels of PM2.5, is a structural problem related to multiple factors such as open burning, agriculture, traffic, and the basin-like topography that facilitates dust accumulation.
However, it must be said that the PM2.5 problem in northern Thailand is difficult to solve completely in the long term, even for decades to come, because it involves multiple countries, economic systems, and the behavior of many human beings.
Impacts on Thai people in northern Thailand (difficult to avoid):
All groups of people are affected because everyone breathes the same air, from billionaires to ordinary workers and those struggling to make ends meet.
But the groups most affected are:
1. The elderly:
Their immune systems and lungs deteriorate with age, making them more susceptible to toxic dust.
2. Young children:
Their lungs are not yet fully developed; continuous exposure to PM2.5 can have long-term health consequences.
3. Patients with chronic diseases (NCDs) such as:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Chronic lung disease
Why is PM2.5 dangerous? PM2.5 dust particles are very small and can:
Penetrate deep into the alveoli of the lungs.
Enter the bloodstream.
Then trigger...
"Systemic inflammation"
The consequences include:
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, weakened immune system, accelerated cell degeneration,
and in the long term, increased risk of cancer, especially lung cancer.
Smarter prevention: Since we can't avoid all air, it's crucial to strengthen the body's defenses from within.
One natural substance with extensive research support is "Resveratrol."
Resveratrol has important properties:
>> Reduces cellular inflammation
>> Acts as an antioxidant
>> Helps protect cells from pollution
>> Supports cardiovascular function
A smart choice:
Resveratrol Dr.Vee, extracted from mulberry, is another option for those who want to maintain their health in an era of PM2.5 dust.
Self-care should be done in conjunction with:
- Wearing a standard dust mask
- Using an air purifier
- Reducing outdoor activities during periods of high dust levels
- Taking care of diet and antioxidants
Because the truth is, "whether rich or poor, we all breathe the same air." Therefore, being smart means preventing illness before it occurs.