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The Impacts of Air Pollution in Jakarta and Its Surrounding Areas

Monday, August 28, 2023

Cases of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are increasing due to air pollution. Residents near industrial areas are more vulnerable.

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Jakarta administration’s employees put on masks while leaving after work hours in front of the City Hall, Jakarta, August 18. ANTARA/Hafidz Mubarak A . tempo : 177583726932.

SUNARTO, 58, suddenly felt tightness in his chest on Thursday, August 17. He coughed and his body felt exhausted. After getting an x-ray, he was referred to the Koja Regional General Hospital in North Jakarta. He was then asked to be put under observation at the hospital. Doctors diagnosed this resident of Cilincing, North Jakarta, as having an upper respiratory tract infection or URTI caused by air pollution.

As of last Wednesday, August 2

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Ihsan Reliubun and Adi Warsono contribute to this report

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