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For over a week now, the capital Hanoi
has been experiencing serious air pollution. 

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So how to protect your health during
this dangerous air pollution season? 

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According to the World Health
Organization, air pollution increases 

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the risk of acute respiratory infections, 

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
asthma, cardiovascular disease, stroke and cancer. 

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Therefore, the Department of Health
Environment Management, Ministry of 

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Health has developed recommendations to
prevent the effects of air pollution on health. 

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to help people have basic knowledge in
implementing preventive measures to protect health. 

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It is necessary to regularly monitor air
quality on the website of the Ministry 

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of Natural Resources and Environment. 

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Department of Natural Resources and
Environment of provinces and cities to 

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implement appropriate health protection measures. 

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When leaving the house, always wear a
quality mask and wear it properly. 

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Regularly clean rooms and houses, keep
the living environment clean and airy, 

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Limit the use or replace the use of
honeycomb coal stoves, firewood, and 

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charcoal stoves with electric stoves,
induction cookers, or gas stoves. 

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Planting trees helps prevent dust and clean the air. 

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For those who smoke cigarettes or
tobacco, they should quit or limit 

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smoking, and should not smoke indoors.