“While inhaling any particle-filled air is not good for your lungs, we do know that wildfire smoke is primarily made up of organic matter,” said senior authorGeorge Thurston, a professor of medicine and population health at NYU Langone. “As a result, it is not enriched in the toxic me...
As wildfires become increasingly common and widespread, the threat of smoke on our bodies is a growing public health concern. While experts continue to study the long-term effects of wildfire smoke on our health, there are protective measures people can take to mitigate the impact, such as stay...
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What's in the smoke can affect the quality of your air -- and your health.Fine particles from the smoke can alsonegatively affect the quality of your outdoor and indoor air. Certain pollutants can impact human health. These include ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. Wildfires create...
Wildfire smoke poses a unique threat to your health. If you live in Los Angeles or anywhere that has recentlyendured a wildfire, mitigating the damage to your respiratory system is important. We spoke to doctors who have some great tips on how you can protect your health during a...
Results also showed that Black people had a more than the double the risk of mood disorders related to wildfire smoke exposure, and Hispanic people had a 30% increased risk. “The disparities in impact by race, sex, age and insurance status suggest that existing health inequities may be worse...
The fires raging in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of structures, and the death toll is rising. Along with the wildfires, residents must deal with other hazards: smoke and ash.
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With wildfires becoming more frequent and extensive in Canada, it's important for people to understand the health risks of wildfire smoke. An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to provide information for clinicians and people in
A growing body of evidence suggests that wildfire smoke raises the risk of neurological diseases, as well as harming the lungs, kidney, and other organs.