Mortality associated with fine particles from wildfires may be underestimated by 93%
Wildfire smoke contains pollutants that are hazardous to health, including fine particles (PM2.5), which have been linked to increased mortality and morbidity. A new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the ”la Caixa” Foundation, provides strong evidence that PM2.5 from wildfires poses a greater mortality risk than non-fire-related particles. The results, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, also indicate that mortality associated with wi…
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