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Air-conditioning may be a luxury for some families, but it is a necessity for those susceptible to skin conditions in the hot weather.
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Terence Ho
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In Singapore’s sweltering heat, is air-conditioning a mere luxury or an essential need?
At the SMU-DBS Foundation Symposium held on July 12, a social worker highlighted that it was not always possible to draw a clear distinction between needs and wants. For instance, air-conditioning may be a luxury for some families, but it is a necessity for those susceptible to skin conditions in the hot weather, which can in turn also affect mental health.
