Lower access to air conditioning may increase need for emergency care for wildfire smoke exposure
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 11, 2025
People who have limited access to air conditioning may be at higher risk of seeking emergency care for health problems following exposure to wildfire smoke, according to a new study. The study found that exposure to fine particle matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke in California is associated with higher rates of emergency department visits for all causes, non-accidental causes, and respiratory disease.
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