University of Maryland Study Links Canadian Wildfire Smoke to 20% Rise in Health Issues
Published by Fox 45 News | December 20, 2024
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A new study conducted by the University of Maryland of Medicine takes a look at the long term effect of the smoke from Canadian wildfires form 2023 has on the American people.
The study revealed that of nearly 2 million patient records, medical visits for heart and lung problems rose by nearly 20% during six poor air quality days in June 2023.
This morning on FOX45 Baltimore, the study author, Dr. Mary Maldarelli joined us to discuss who’s the most at risk.