Air Pollution in Jabodetabek is Very Bad, Children are Asked to Wear Masks

"Air Pollution in Jabodetabek is Very Bad, Children are Asked to Wear Masks"

Dream - The air pollution condition in Jakarta is still very bad until now. Through several air quality measurements, Jakarta's air is categorized as very unhealthy. The bad air condition can even be seen with the naked eye. The sky in Jakarta appears very smoky.

The health of children in Jakarta is at stake. Many parents are starting to complain that their children are experiencing persistent coughs, colds, and breathlessness that doesn't seem to get better. Complaints of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections (ARI) dominate as a children's health problem. This condition certainly cannot be ignored.

Quoted from Merdeka.com, the acting Governor of DKI Jakarta, Heru Budi Hartono, urges children to wear masks when they go out of the house. This is to minimize the risk of respiratory health problems due to the pollution conditions in Jakarta. For some time now, the government has not been successful in controlling the pollution.

"Continuing the delivery from Mr. Minister of Health that it is true that there is a slight increase in ISPA, 24 to 31 percent, especially in toddlers, Mr. Minister of Health. So we urge young children, if possible, to wear masks when going outside."

Heru's words at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Monday, August 28, 2023.

Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin revealed that the number of respiratory disease cases in Jakarta before the Covid-19 pandemic reached 50,000 people. Then, along with the deteriorating air quality in Jakarta, the number of people affected by respiratory diseases increased to 200,000 cases.

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The number of respiratory infections cases in Jabodetabek has also increased due to pollution. On average, there are 200,000 cases of respiratory infections per month. This was revealed by the Director General of Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) of the Ministry of Health, Maxi Rein Rondonuwu."

"To maintain the health condition of children, in order to avoid health problems when the air quality is very poor, there are several important things to do. Dr. Muslim Kasim, an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist, provides important steps that can be taken through his Instagram account @drmuslimkasim."

1. Avoid unnecessary outdoor activities. "Air quality changes constantly. It is advisable to avoid outdoor activities, especially when the air quality is poor," he said. 2. Wear a mask. "When the child needs to go out of the house, do not forget to wear a mask," he advised. Medical or non-medical masks actually provide enough benefits if used correctly. If the air condition is really bad, it is highly recommended to use an n95, kn95, or kf94 type of mask.

3. Air purifier Air purifier can help improve the air quality indoors. It can be placed in a child's room or family room where children usually spend most of their time. 4. Complete immunization This is to ensure that a child's immunity is optimally protected. Make sure that a child's immunization is complete to prevent infectious diseases. 5. Fulfill nutritional needs Parents must provide children with a complete range of nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Nutritional completeness will strengthen a child's immune system, making them less susceptible to illness. 6. Nasal irrigation with Nacl 0.9% Studies have shown that nasal irrigation significantly reduces the risk of upper respiratory tract infections in children. The solution and equipment can be purchased at a pharmacy.

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