DOH: Inhaling Crushed Dolomite Rock Along Manila Bay Can Cause Respiratory Issues
DOH – Department of Health recently said that the inhalation of crushed dolomite rock in Manila Bay can cause respiratory problems.
This came from Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, according to an article from GMA News.
Vergeire reffered to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’s (DENR) initiative to decorate the Manila Bay with white sand from crushed dolomite rocks from Cebu. This was part of a P389-million beach nourishment project.
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“Ito pong dolomite, base po sa pag-aaral, kapag na-inhale natin ito, may mga adverse reaction [sa] respiratory system, mainly,”
“Based on studies and medical literature, it can cause respiratory issues to a person. Kapag napunta sa mata, magkakaroon ng kaunting irritation. Kapag na-ingest, magkakaroon ng gastro-intestinal discomfort, pagkakasakit ng tiyan at pagtatae…ito iyong mga minor effects,”
However, the Health Undersecretary said that it is up for the DENR to say if the said initiative is a sound move in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Hindi naman po nila ipapatupad kung hindi nila napag-aralan or if this will cause harm to our environment and the people,”
“Ang sa atin po, people should still observe minimum health standards para makaiwas po tayo sa epekto ng dolomite diyan sa Manila Bay,”
Environment Undersecretary Benny Antiporda earlier said that the initiative will discourage people from littering and throwing trash in the sea, based on the report.
He also claimed that the material is not harmful to the environment since it can also be found in a sea coral.
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