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Experts warn of lasting health damage from Indonesia's wildfire haze
Original: Experts warn of long-term health risks as Indonesia’s wildfire haze takes a growing toll
Health experts are raising alarms over the long-term consequences of Indonesia's recurring wildfire haze, which blankets large parts of the country and neighbouring regions each dry season. Reporting highlights growing evidence that repeated exposure to the smoke, rich in fine particulate matter, raises risks of respiratory and cardiovascular disease, particularly for children and vulnerable communities living in affected areas.
Why now: Wildfire season haze is currently degrading air quality across Indonesia, prompting renewed warnings about its cumulative health effects.
Evidence
- Experts warn of long-term health risks as Indonesia’s wildfire haze takes a growing toll · news - Mongabay
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