'The results indicate that the unprecedented bushfires led to a huge health burden.'
Source:Breathing and heart problems surged during the Black Summer bushfire season, causing researchers to warn that climate change requires better fire-prevention strategies to reduce health problems.
"This study could help to develop more targeted policies and strategies to prevent adverse effects and recover from the disaster, especially in the context of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic."While cardiovascular issues were relatively elevated regardless of fire density or SES status, respiratory presentations increased 12 per cent in high fire density areas and nine per cent in low SES areas.
Thirty-four people died and more than five million hectares were burnt over six months during Black Summer.Small particles in bushfire smoke have been shown to result in increased cell damage and the smoke can led to lung inflammation.
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