forest fires – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study suggests that forest fire smoke exposure is associated with increased risk of tumours. More evaluation required to determine how frequency, dosing, and duration of exposure relates to this outcome amongst other confounding factors.

June 27, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 27, 2023 Source:Long-term smoke exposure may be associated with dying from a tumour: study Reference:Association between long-term exposure to wildfire-related PM2.5 and mortality: A longitudinal analysis of the UK Biobank
The health risks when the dust is settling

June 6, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 6, 2023 Source:Wildfire battles continue as heat, air quality alerts affect most of Canada Reference:Wildfire smoke, air quality and your health

Study suggests that forest fire smoke exposure is associated with increased risk of tumours. More evaluation required to determine how frequency, dosing, and duration of exposure relates to this outcome amongst other confounding factors.