Indonesia has recorded more than 170,000 respiratory cases linked to the recent haze that has choked the archipelago, according to a report from BBC Science.
The cases span a wide spectrum of illnesses, from mild coughs to severe pneumonia, indicating the breadth of impact the smoke has had on public health.
Of the total, more than 40,000 involve toddlers, highlighting the vulnerability of young children to air‑quality problems.
Haze, often caused by forest fires and other sources of smoke, has long been a seasonal threat in Indonesia, frequently prompting health warnings and emergency responses.
Health authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the haze continues to affect large swathes of the population, with a particular focus on protecting the most at‑risk groups.
<small>Source: BBC Science — read the original story there.</small>
