Sandstorms making people mentally ill

ADVERSE WEATHER: Health authorities have warned sandstorms are causing the public physical and mental illness. (Getty Images)

Unprecedented sandstorms in Kuwait, the likes of which have not been seen for 30 years, are making the public physically and mentally ill, health authorities have warned.

The adverse weather conditions, labelled the 'Al-Bawareh wave of dust', have caused physical illness in many residents, particularly those suffering from allergies, state news agency KUNA reported on Sunday.

Psychologists have also said the sandstorms are causing "seasonal depression", stating that "environmental pollution and changes play a great role in creating psychological and behavioural tension and anxiety", KUNA said.

Authorities have urged residents not to venture outdoors unless completely necessary, according to the news agency.

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..they do cause illnesses..
Posted by kaptain, Dubai, UAE on 30 June 2008 at 13:52 UAE time

But what about the illnesses inflation and traffic clogs are causing?

How about a word on the illnesses caused by higher rents and low pays?

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