Tag: WILD
Risk for Mortality Higher Based on Wildfire PM2.5 Than Total PM2.5
In a recent study, relative risks for total PM2.5 underestimated the fire-related PM2.5-attributable mortality by 93 percent
440 Deaths in Los Angeles County Reported Due to January 2025 Wildfires
Estimated 440 deaths reported from Jan. 5 to Feb. 1, 2025, with minimal impact on results when excluding certain causes of death
Wildfire Smoke Exposure Increases Risk for Heart Failure
Findings show even stronger association for more vulnerable older adults
Wildfire-Induced Changes in Behavior Affect Spread of Airborne Disease
Wildfire-induced deterioration of air quality leads to increase in indoor activities fostering conditions conducive to airborne transmission
Cardiorespiratory Effects of Smoke Fine Particulate Matter From Wildfires Can Persist for Months
Greatest susceptibility seen for hypertension, with highest hospitalization risk for 0.1 µg/m3 increase in three-month smoke PM2.5
