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Poor air quality: Sharp rise in asthma cases

ASTHMA cases have jumped more than fourfold amid the haze affecting parts of the country, with the Health Ministry also recording a rise in upper respiratory tract infections (URTI).

  • Asthma cases surged 259%, rising from 61 to 219 in a week
  • Upper respiratory tract infections increased 124%, from 1,637 to 3,674
  • Seven areas reported unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings

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