Air Pollution from Wildfires
A study by Australian researchers highlights that air pollution from wildfires causes over 1.5 million deaths annually, with 90% occurring in low and middle-income countries. Fine particulate matter contributes to 77.6% of these deaths, mainly through heart and respiratory diseases. The regions most affected are sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Asia. Climate change has exacerbated wildfire frequency and intensity, increasing health risks. The researchers recommend high-income countries provide financial and technological aid to reduce health disparities and combat this global challenge through collaborative strategies and local interventions.
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