Wildfire Smoke Linked to 17,000 Strokes Annually in the United States
Abstract
A study of 25 million Medicare participants adds to a body of evidence suggesting that prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke is more harmful to human health than other forms of air pollution.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Air Quality and Health Impacts
Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Eos
- Volume
- 107
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026