Haze due to forest and land fires is commonly known as a cause of respiratory distress. Smoke containing toxic substances can be carcinogenic to cancers such as the lungs. Although it’s not always automatic that everyone affected by smoke will suffer cancer, long-term exposure can increase the potential for lung cancer. In addition smoke causes low levels of oxygen in the blood.

In addition to respiratory problems, it seems that long-term exposure to haze from forest and land fires can cause disruption to organs in the body. Based on the statement of the Consultant Gastrointestinal Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, MMB, SpPD, K-GEH, FACP, FACG, FINASIM, research that he did on a rat that was made in a condition of lack of oxygen, the animal’s body functions namely the stomach, kidneys, liver, and heart become disturbed. The condition of the rat can be a model that currently hundreds of people in Sumatra and Kalimantan are in a condition that is not optimal due to forest and land fires. This condition in the long term that is between 20 to 30 years can lead to chronic disorders of the organs in the body. Starting from the thinning of the stomach wall and experiencing injuries, so that blood flow into the stomach is disrupted, decreased kidney function, and decreased heart function due to lack of oxygen conditions will force the heart to work stronger.

Because of its not-so-mild effects, the haze caused by forest fires needs to be watched and appropriate countermeasures are taken. Like using a mask when leaving the house, cleaning the house periodically, maintaining humidity, maintaining fluid intake, and consuming vegetables and fruits to strengthen the immune system and fight toxins that enter the body.

Healthy greetings.

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