Inhalation of fires smoke can have serious health effects, especially between the elderly, respiratory and cardiovascular patients, pregnant and children. The Directorate-General of Health advises to avoid risk zones, stay at home with closed doors and windows and wear mask in case of exit.
Inhalation of fires smoke may have a harmful impact on the health of the most vulnerable people. Experts advise elderly and people with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases to abandon risk zones.
There are several effects on the health of populations victims of prolonged exposure to the smoke of forest fires. You fires affect respiratory and cardiovascular systems. The heat adds to the inhalation of fumes and the concentration of particles in the air that may have serious consequences for people’s health. Patients with breathing, cardiovascular problems and the elderly are the most vulnerable.
Inhalation of fumes can destroy cells that cause respiratory failure. One Situation that can cause pre-existing diseases.
Experts refer that Pregnant women and children are also part of the risk groups.
A (DGS) recommends to the population that it is not exposed to smokethat remains indoors with windows and closed doors and, if possible, use air conditioning in recirculation mode. NO combustion sources such as gas or firewood should be used, and no outdoor activities should be performed. Anyone who has to leave should always wear a mask.
