Haze, drought: Parents concerned about children’s health

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PAPAR: The hazy condition due to the open burning and drought disaster affecting the district and several areas in the State is causing concern for parents in allowing their children to go outdoors, especially in attending school.

Housewife Noor Syakira Zulkifli, 39, said this situation was compounded when her 11-year-old daughter’s eyes became red and itchy as well as having blurry vision.As a precautionary measure, this mother of three said she limited the time her children spent outdoors, and only allowed them to go out to do important things such as attending school.

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Private sector worker Jamal Awang, 30, also expressed concern because his 10-year-old eldest son has had asthma since childhood, and he is worried about the situation worsening due to the current haze and drought situation.

“We take precautionary measures too as we are used to facing such a situation.. using face masks and hand sanitisers during the COVID-19 pandemic. “So once again we bring out these practices during this haze and drought,” he also said.

 

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