The haze is expected to be back in Singapore. How exactly do harmful particles in the air affect our health?
With an increase in hotspots detected in Sumatra, Singapore is bracing itself for a return of the haze. What's the impact of air-borne particles on your health? CNA's Julie Yoo speaks to Duke-NUS Adjunct Assistant Professor Joel Aik on this episode of The Climate Conversations podcast.
can easily get into your airways, into the recesses of your lungs and get trapped there. There's strong evidence that 24-hour exposure above the acceptable level has been associated with an increased risk of diseases.01:14 How PM2.
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