We review current knowledge on the trends and drivers of global wildfire activity, advances
in the measurement of wildfire smoke exposure, and evidence on the health effects of this …

Globally, more people die from cardiovascular disease than any other cause. Climate
change, through amplified environmental exposures, will promote and contribute to many …

Background Long-term exposure to fine particles≤ 2.5 μm in diameter (PM2. 5) has been
linked to cancer mortality. However, the effect of wildfire-related PM2. 5 exposure on cancer …

Wildfires pose a number of acute and chronic health threats, including increased morbidity
and mortality. While much of the current literature has focused on the short-term health …

Firefighting is physically and physiologically exhausting besides encompassing exposure to
toxic fire emissions. Biomonitoring studies from the past five years have been significantly …

PurpleAir particulate matter (PM) sensors are increasingly used in the United States and
other countries for real-time air quality information, particularly during wildfire smoke …

Wildland fires are diminishing air quality on a seasonal and regional basis, raising concerns
about respiratory health risks to the public and occupational groups. This American Thoracic …

Firefighter turnout gear is essential for reducing occupational exposure to hazardous
chemicals during training and fire events. Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are …

In recent years, wildland fires have occurred more frequently and with increased intensity in
many fire-prone areas. In addition to the direct life and economic losses attributable to …

Recent advances in nanotechnology have made significant progress in biomedical
sciences. However, there are growing concerns that exposure to naturally-occurring and …