The level of air pollution in major cities in Indonesia is high, given the density of motor vehicles. Air pollution too, can cause a variety of respiratory diseases. Researchers Climate Change and Environmental Health, University of Indonesia Budi Haryanto said, the disease can arise from dust particles resulting from air pollution.
"Air pollution is mainly linked to the ARI (Acute Respiratory Infection). Go from the nose to the upper airway," Budi said in a discussion in Jakarta. Budi explains, particles in the air that usually disturb human health, the size of 10 microns (PM 10) and an even smaller at 2.5 microns (PM 2.5).
If inhaled man, PM 10 can cause a runny nose, nasal congestion, and cough. While the PM 2.5, because smaller-sized dapam can get into the lungs, causing bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma. Long-term impact is more severe, which causes lung cancer. Source of air pollution in large cities, mostly from motor vehicle fumes. Of course, the danger of air pollution attacked the workers in big cities like Jakarta.
"Spending to treat diseases related to the respiratory tract, is also high at 38.5 trillion based on a survey in 2010," said Budi.
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