Wildfire smoke attacks nearly every system in the body, killing tens of thousands each year, studies show
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- Phys.org Science·6d agoWildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body
Smoke from wildfires—which are burning more of the Northern Hemisphere as Earth warms—attacks nearly every system in the human body, killing tens of thousands of people a year, numerous medical studies show.
Read at Phys.org Science → - Globe and Mail·6d agoWildfire smoke attacks nearly every system in the body, killing tens of thousands each year, studies show
Experts suggest people wear high-quality masks when outdoors to protect themselves from smoke particles
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