Wildfires can have devastating health impacts both locally and far from the flames. Stanford scholars are investigating impacts of smoke exposure from wildfires and prescribed burns to better understand how to keep people safe.
Health Impacts of Wildfire
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Wildfire smoke and children's health
Stanford researchers found that immune markers and pollutant levels in the blood indicate wildfire smoke may be more harmful to children’s health than smoke from a controlled burn.
Assessing health risks of smoke
Stanford scientists launched a study to track long-term effects of smoke on the heart, lungs and immune system.