PETALING JAYA: It’s not just skin irritation and breathing problems. Prolonged hazy conditions can lead to heart attacks, strokes and lung and kidney problems.
Consultant cardiologist Dr David Quek said vulnerable groups would be at higher risk of experiencing these harmful effects if the haze were to go on for weeks or months.
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