Wildfire Smoke Health Impacts

Wildfire smoke associated with more ER visits for heart, stroke ailments among seniors.
 Journal of the American Heart Association Report

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Study Highlight:

• Exposure to smoke from wildfires was associated with increased rates of emergency room visits for heart- and stroke-related illness, especially among adults age 65 and older.   

• Wildfire smoke contains many pollutants including ozone, carbon monoxide and fine particulate matter which is linked to cardiovascular risk. People with underlying cardiovascular disease risk factors may be at risk for an acute heart, brain or blood vessel event when exposed to wildfire smoke.
   

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