Smoke From Wildfires Linked to 17,000 Strokes in the US Alone

Smoke from wildfires linked to 17,000 strokes in the US alone

People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The researchers estimate that in the US alone, smoke from wildfires may be responsible for around 17,000 strokes each year.

Wildfire Smoke Linked to 17,000 Strokes Annually in the United States

Smoke from wildfires may be responsible for 17,000 strokes each year in the United States, new research suggests. The study, published in European Heart Journal, examined various sources of particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (about 30 times smaller than the width of a human hair). Also known as PM2.5, such particles are so small that they can be inhaled and enter the bloodstream, where they have been linked to an array o…

An estimated 17,000 strokes each year are linked to long-term exposure to wildfire smoke PM2.5 among older adults in the United States, based on a nationwide study of 25 million Medicare beneficiaries indicating a higher stroke risk from wildfire particle

Wildfire Smoke Linked to 17,000 Stroke Cases Annually in the United States

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