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Haze, resulting from smoke pollution, is contributing to a rise in respiratory and other health issues in Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar in Southeast Asia. This predicament transcends rural areas and extends into urban regions and neighboring countries where the dispersed smoke has reached. The primary culprits behind haze outbreaks are wildfires ignited by the burning of agricultural land and deforestation. However, the intricate relationship between these agricultural and forestry activities and the health risks posed by haze is not yet fully understood. There is a lack of research accumulation within subgroups to identify the specific types of agriculture and forest use responsible for health hazards. It is imperative to develop laws and regulations to control haze and explore countermeasures against the spread of smoke pollution to other nations. Additionally, there is a need to assess measures to enhance resilience against health hazards associated with haze, treating it as a potential disaster. To address these multifaceted issues linked to haze, an interdisciplinary research team will be assembled. Experts from various fields will collaborate to scrutinize specific measures and propose comprehensive solutions