Study of Health Impacts from Haze and Related Factors in the Population of Boonnak phatthana Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lampang Province
Keywords:
Health Impacts Assessment, Haze effects, HazeAbstract
The purpose of this study was to 1) study the situation of the local haze problem, 2) assess the health impacts of Haze, 3) study the factors related to the health effects of Haze, and 4) synthesize proposals to reduce and prevent the health effects of Haze. The sample group is the public. 380 people and 15 stakeholders in the area of the Boonnakphatthana Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mueang District, Lampang Province. Data were collected using questionnaires Descriptive statistics and Multiple regression analysis. The study revealed that the in Boonnakphatthana Subdistrict Administrative Organization area has had PM2.5 levels exceeding the standard limit continuously from January to April. This elevated level of PM2.5 is primarily due to agricultural burning and forest fires. The health impact assessment from Haze revealed that the overall health impact on the population was high (= 10.01, S.D. = 1.76). However, the preventive measures taken by the population to mitigate health impacts from Haze were relatively low (= 1.89, S.D. = 0.49). An analysis of factors related to the health impacts from Haze showed that eight factors combined could predict 34.4 % of the health impacts (R² = 0.344). Statistically significant factors at the 0.05 level include. Individual Level Preventive Measures (Beta = – 0.528, p–value = 0.000) Based on this study, the factors related to health impacts from haze should focus on prevention. Therefore, training and public awareness campaigns about haze problems and reduction measures should be implemented. It is essential to emphasize and continuously promote preventive measures against haze impacts through the collaboration of relevant local agencies in an integrated manner. This includes cooperation from schools, healthcare facilities, and local organizations to ensure that the public understands and can effectively implement preventive actions. Clear and actionable measures will help sustainably reduce the impacts of haze.
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