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Wildfire Smoke in L.A. County: Uncovering the Lasting Health Impacts

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The devastating wildfires that swept through L.A. County left a trail of destruction, but the true cost to public health is only just beginning to emerge. In the aftermath, air quality monitors detected soaring levels of air pollution, with particulate matter and poor air quality contributing to a sharp increase in hospital visits. As researchers delve deeper into the long-term effects of wildfire smoke, concerns around respiratory health, air quality, and pollution are coming to the fore. With the county's air quality index often reaching hazardous levels, it's essential to understand the lasting health impacts of these disasters. Air pollution and poor air quality can have lasting effects on residents' health.