The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health revealed that the Chonburi Ministry of Public Health together with related agencies Go to the “Cadmium Waste” warehouse area in Khlong Kiew Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District, found 4 Burmese workers who they underwent health checks. Initially the symptoms are normal. As for 20 people living nearby, health checks were also normal.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health revealed that the Chonburi Ministry of Public Health together with related agencies Go to the “Cadmium Waste” warehouse area in Khlong Kiew Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District, found 4 Burmese workers who they underwent health checks. Initially the symptoms are normal. As for 20 people living nearby, health checks were also normal.
From the case of the Industry Commissioner House of Representatives Information statement: There is a company in Tak province that sells zinc ore and cadmium residues which are disposed of in landfills in Tak province. to a company located in Mueang district Samut Sakhon province More than ten thousand tons Factories hiding thousands of bags of cadmium and zinc waste found in Samut Sakhon province
And on April 7, 2024, police officers from the Division for the Suppression of Environmental Crime and Natural Resources (Division for the Suppression of Environmental Crime and Natural Resources) together with officials from the Department of Industrial Works and the Provincial Industrial Bureau of Samut Sakhon and administrative officials A court warrant was issued to search a factory in the area of village no. 7, Khlong Kiew Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province.
from the search I found a large bag inside. “cadmium” This is a bag similar to previous searches of factories in Chonburi and Samut Sakhon provinces. Preliminary investigations found that the “Big Bag” bag containing cadmium was stored inside the factory. It is estimated that 700 tons of cadmium were lost.
Most recently, Dr. Opas Karikawinpong, Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Public Health Reveal the case in which a storage location is found cadmium residue In the area of Khlong Kiew subdistrict, Ban Bueng district Chonburi Province from whom the report was received Dr. Apirat Katanyutanon, public health doctor of Chonburi Province, said that today the Chonburi Provincial Public Health Office in collaboration with Health Center 6, Chonburi, the Prevention Bureau and Disease Control 6, Chonburi, Medical Science Center 6, Chonburi, Ban Bueng Public District Health Bureau Chonburi Hospital Ban Bueng Hospital Khlong Kiew Subdistrict Administrative Organization Chaloem Provincial Administrative Officer Phrakiat, Ban Map Lam Bit , together with the head of Ban Bueng district, community leaders and village health volunteers.
Visits were carried out in the area to inspect and monitor health. 4 Burmese workers were found, 3 males and 1 female, all health checks were carried out. Collect a sample of blood and urine to detect substancescadmium As regards the area surrounding the warehouse, within a 3 kilometer radius, 20 people living nearby were also found in normal conditions. Only 1 child had chronic diarrhea. He gave advice on basic care
and made an appointment for people who lived nearby to come for a health check at the hospital Randomly collect urine samples to look for additional cadmium. While the team that helps heal the minds of people in crisis (MCATT) from Ban Bueng Hospital went to the area to examine and evaluate the mental state of people in the vicinity of the factory. No stress symptoms were found and information on cadmium was provided. The path to the body, symptoms and prevention are also provided for local leaders and people in the area to pay attention to.
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Dr. Opas continued like this Chonburi Hospital and Ban Bueng Hospital Will follow and monitor the health of all employees of the company. As for people living nearby There will be a health check and a random test for cadmium in urine.
To assess the health impacts of both Chonburi Hospital and Ban Bueng Hospital, we have prepared ourselves in terms of locations, experts, drugs and medical supplies needed. Additionally, Medical Science Center 6, Chonburi, is collecting additional wastewater samples. Warehouse area To test for cadmium, results will be known within 1 week.
However, the results of laboratory tests, soil samples, surface water and sediments will be monitored.
of Pollution Control Department Including providing knowledge to employees related to transportation of cadmium waste. and also distribute personal protective equipment
The dangers of cadmium for the body
Cadmium enters the body in two main ways:
1. Through the nose breathing cadmium fumes or dust. such as those who work in mines Industrial plants where cadmium is used And, above all, from smoking or the proximity of people who smoke.
2. Oral, resulting from consumption of cadmium-contaminated foods, such as rice grown on cadmium-contaminated soil. Aquatic animals living in contaminated water sources Meat or milk from cows grazing grass produced from contaminated soil
Cadmium is toxic to kidneys and bones.
As far as toxicity towards important organs is concerned, it is called renal toxicity and there will be inflammation in the kidneys. causing loss of kidney function. This is because there is a build-up of cadmium. and may possibly cause chronic renal failure. This kidney abnormality will be permanent. Even if cadmium is not introduced into the body, the kidneys cannot return to their original condition.
Bone toxicity occurs when cadmium builds up in bones. It causes osteoporosis and can cause severe bone pain, especially in the hip bones. This is a symptom of Itai-Itai disease. People in this group will have brittle bones that break easily.
And it is a substance that can cause cancer, such as breast cancer and prostate cancer. Additionally, cadmium also plays a role in causing diabetes symptoms. Hypertension and heart disease have also increased.
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