Human and planetary health on fire

Wildfires are increasing globally, with several recent catastrophic wildfires linked to climate change. Here, we consider the negative impact of the toxic contaminants arising from these fires on the immune system, with a focus on how wildfire pollution can exacerbate inflammatory diseases.

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Veröffentlicht in:Nature reviews. Immunology Jg. 22; H. 11; S. 651 - 652
Hauptverfasser: Akdis, Cezmi A., Nadeau, Kari C.
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: London Nature Publishing Group UK 01.11.2022
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Air pollution
Asthma
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Chronic illnesses
Climate change
Comment
Contaminants
Forest & brush fires
Global warming
Hospitals
Immune system
Immunology
Infectious diseases
Inflammation
Inflammatory diseases
Mental health
Mortality
Outdoor air quality
Patient admissions
Public health
Soil contamination
Wildfires
ISSN:1474-1733, 1474-1741, 1474-1741
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Zusammenfassung:Wildfires are increasing globally, with several recent catastrophic wildfires linked to climate change. Here, we consider the negative impact of the toxic contaminants arising from these fires on the immune system, with a focus on how wildfire pollution can exacerbate inflammatory diseases.
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DOI:10.1038/s41577-022-00776-3