US EditionWildfire smoke exposure may shorten lung cancer survival
- Researchers reported on May 28, 2025, that wildfire smoke increases heart and lung hospitalization risks for up to three months across 15 U.S. States.
- They analyzed over 13.7 million heart and nearly 8 million respiratory hospitalizations from 2006 to 2016, linking increased risks to particle pollution exposure.
- High blood pressure experienced the greatest increase in risk, while exposure to wildfire smoke PM2.5 was linked to heightened risks for multiple heart and lung diseases such as ischemic heart disease and asthma.
- Yaguang Wei, the lead researcher, emphasized that short-term exposure to smoke from minor wildfires lasting just a few days can result in enduring adverse health consequences.
- The findings suggest that outdated wildfire strategies require urgent updates and that stronger wildfire management and continued preventive measures are necessary.
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