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Mexico - increased respiratory infections and conjunctivitis from ash from Popocatepetl

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http://www.informador.com.mx/mexico/2012/376517/6/el-popo-provoca-aumento-de-enfermedades.htm
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The disease causes increased by Popo

Volcanoes | States | State of Mexico | Popocatepetl

Authorities recommend people wear masks to residents of Popocatepetl. NTX
The sleeping giant'' no''
Acute respiratory infections and conjunctivitis increased 3% among people living near the volcano

AMECAMECA, STATE OF MEXICO (16/MAY/2012.) - The Popocatepetl volcano's activity is taking its toll on the population. In the last three weeks, acute respiratory infections have increased 3%, mainly because the people of the South East of the State of Mexico have been exposed to the ash that has produced, according to the Mexico State Health Department. Hector Resendiz Tinajero, Head of Epidemiological Surveillance State Health Institute of Mexico (ISEM), indicated that the increase in conditions has occurred in children under eight years old and adults over 60 years. According to data from the ISEM, residents of Amecameca, Ozumba, Tepetlixpa, Ecatzingoy Atlautla are those who have been treated for these diseases after April 21 when ash began to fall in those municipalities that are closest to the Colossus of the State of Mexico side. The state official also said that cases of conjunctivitis have increased, "so far we have counted 348 cases of people who have been in contact with volcanic dust emitted by the volcano. " To the people who have this condition, health officials advised them to wash eyes with water only. In the medical units in the region of volcanoes have been awarded three thousand 933 queries, which is within the normal range of attention on that area of the State of Mexico for the time. The scenario of the State Health Institute of Mexico is that if it persists Popocatepetl volcano activity will increase acute respiratory illnesses of people living near the mountain. Cancels Flights Due to the fumes and plumes of ash on the volcano Popocatepetl, 24 flights were canceled at the airport "Brothers Serdan" located in the municipality of Huejtozingo, Puebla, reported the airport manager, Jesus Quintero Seoane. In an interview, said last week, airlines operating in the terminal decided to cancel their services to users to not put at risk because of the ash on the runway and atmosphere. The ash from the volcano Popocatepetl has a conformation as a species of sand, reducing visibility to airline pilots as well as causing damage to machinery, tires, landing gear, turbine, and computer systems and cooling. airlines providing services at the airport Huejotzingo offer connections to Houston, USA, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Cancun, Quintana Roo, and Tijuana, Baja California. Quintero Seoane said that the airport managers analyze the possibility to purchase specialized equipment to sweep the ash because the aircraft are inside a device that sucks the air and immediately goes to the computer of the aircraft, which can cause an accident. Water fit for human consumption in Morelos, technical staff of the National Water (Conagua) analyzed the components of water in the main springs and wells used as sources of supply populations are listed in the area of risk, in order to know if the volcanic activity affects the quality of drinking water human. Juan Carlos Valencia Vargas, president of the Conagua in Morelos, reported that the results obtained in the laboratory of the Balsas Basin Organization, international certification, determined that no risk to the population of the region that consumes water from these sources supply. He said that this monitoring be conducted at least every 15 days while the volcano remains active. Keys Trivia "Don Goyo" 1 Although it has maintained its activity. The light of volcanic alert is maintained in Amarillo Phase 3. 2 Santiago Xalitzintla is the nearest town to the colossus. It is located in Puebla and is 12 kilometers from the crater. 3 The Popocatepetl borders three states, Morelos, Puebla and Mexico State. 4 is the second largest volcano in Mexico with five thousand 452 meters after Citlaltépetl or Pico Orizaba.
 
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