Health risks of exposure to wildfire-toxic air: Air pollution impacts
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<p>Evaluating the short-term exposure to wildfire-specific fine particulate matter (PM<sub>2.5</sub>) showed greater risks of hospitalization for all major respiratory diseases than non-wildfire PM<sub>2.5</sub>. When developing air quality guidelines, it is also important to consider that PM<sub>2.5</sub> from varying sources can have different health effects, which require targeted health and environmental policy approaches.</p>
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SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy