Australia has the highest incidence of asthma in the world. (photo No. 9)
Aussie people are at risk of fatal thunderstorm asthma (Thunderstorm Asthma) and allergies due to climate change, the Australian news agency reported.
An international review of signs of disease released today suggests that higher temperatures could lead to more fungal spores, increased indoor humidity and mildew, which could trigger allergic reactions.
This review, published in the latest issue of Public Health Research and practice, (Public Health Research & Practice, reviews international studies related to climate change, allergens and allergies since 2000.
"Australia is highly vulnerable to climate change-related allergic diseases and to contributing to the adverse effects of allergens." "when the world's largest and most catastrophic outbreak of thunderstorm asthma occurred in Melbourne in November 2016, this inherent susceptibility was highlighted," the article said.
It is understood that 10 people died on the spot or later in Melbourne thunderstorm asthma on November 20, 2016. There is an unprecedented demand for ambulances.
High concentrations of pollen, strong winds, high temperatures, moist air and cold fronts were the combined effects of severe asthma attacks among Melbourne residents.
10 people were killed in Melbourne thunderstorm asthma on Nov. 20, 2016. (photo by Radio 9)
The article also points out that allergies are already a "vital" public health problem in Australia. Australia has the highest incidence of asthma in the world.
Lead researcher Berg (Paul Beggs), associate professor of (Macquarie University) at the University of Macquarie, said there was an urgent need to focus on Australians because almost all of the current studies on the effects of climate change on allergies come from abroad. This involves a different climate and allergen from Australia.
Australia has low levels of monitoring of allergens, and there are no national or state agencies responsible for monitoring, reporting and predicting allergens in the environment, the study said.
Victoria coroner Spencer (Paresa Spanos) last month called for more research into the meteorological, biological and atmospheric factors that trigger thunderstorm asthma.