Dr Joe Pajak'Regarding landscape fires, targeted measures and further investigations for children are expected to supplement knowledge and reduce morbidity risks, especially for more vulnerable subgroups.' Lidia Morawska et al., @natcomms.nature.com
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Impact of global short-term landscape fire sourced PM2.5 exposure on child cause-specific morbidity: a study in multiple countries and territories - Nature Communications
This global study shows that short-term exposure to landscape fire sourced PM2.5 increases hospital admissions for multiple diseases in children, especially those aged 5-9 years and in low-SES areas, highlighting the need for targeted protection.