As wildfires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, their toll on lives, homes, and natural landscapes is undeniable.
As wildfires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, their toll on lives, homes, and natural landscapes is undeniable. Less obvious are the health impacts, such as respiratory issues caused by smoke inhalation and mental health strains of evacuation and loss, that could stretch far beyond the burn zone and linger for years to come.
Stanford researchers are working to uncover the full scope of wildfire-related health risks and how public health strategies can mitigate them. Below, four Stanford experts spanning the fields of environmental science, medicine, and public health discuss what we know about wildfires’ health impacts, what remains a mystery, and how communities can better protect themselves from the increasingly common threat.
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