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How to Stop Wildfire Smoke Damaging Your Health


Smoke from fires is linked to thousands of premature deaths every year, and is a growing health threat as widespread blazes becomes more common.

As fires are becoming a regular occurrence in all of our lives, it’s important for communities to understand that the health risk from smoke pollution is rising too. It also leads to long-term harm by contributing to the formation of chronic diseases, including atherosclerosis, asthma, decreases in lung function, and diabetes. Stay informed: You can follow state and federal air quality agencies in your region on their websites and social media platforms and sign up for alerts when available.

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