ARI and pneumonia cases at the Friendship General Hospital in March-July 2023 were reported to have increased compared to the same period last year. ISPA and pneumonia, one of which is caused by exposure to air pollution.
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Those steps are considered good in reducing the impact of pollution on society. However, other more aggressive and comprehensive efforts are still needed to address air pollution issues sustainably. "However, to reduce the impact of pollution, one step is not enough. Even during the 2023 Eid homecoming, when many residents of Jakarta return home, pollution levels in Jakarta remain high. Therefore, the approach to addressing pollution cannot be a single solution," said Agus.The commuters braved through the morning mist mixed with vehicle exhaust on Gerbang Pemuda Street, Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday . Vehicle exhaust is one of the biggest sources of air pollution in Jakarta.
There must be concrete steps and good plans so that efforts to reduce air pollution can be more measurable and have a long-term impact on society. From the data of acute respiratory tract infection and pneumonia cases at Persahabatan Hospital from March-July 2023, it shows an increase of up to 30 percent compared to the same period last year. The increase in ISPA and pneumonia cases can be caused by many things, one of which is air pollution.
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