The Guidelines for Preventing Health Problems from PM 2.5 in Royal Thai Army Personnel
Keywords:
Health problem, PM 2.5, ArmyAbstract
Diseases from PM2.5 is likely to increase considerably, affecting both short- and long-term health problems. Army has duty in outdoor fields. Therefore, there is a higher chance of exposure to PM2.5 . In the past, there have been preventive guidelines from the Royal Thai Army Medical Department. Currently, disease prevention and control measures and related laws are being added, so more appropriate approaches should be analyzed and improved. This academic paper aims recommend guidelines to prevent, monitor and control diseases from PM2.5 that are appropriate and in accordance with the law. To help prevent health problems from PM2.5 in army personnel.
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