Forest fires are a threat to Environment, economy and human life.
It is important to know how to act in case of one to protect yourself and the others.
Experts indicate who are at greater risk and how to help them.
The people who have lung diseasessuch as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma, or heart disease, they have a greater risk of being affected by the smoke of forest fires.
Elderly adults are more likely to be affected by smoke. This may be due to its greatest risk of heart and pulmonary diseases.
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Children are more likely to be affected by the dangers of smoke to health. Children’s respiratory tract are still in development and they Inhale more air by pound body weight than adults. In addition, children often spend more time outdoors playing and doing other activities.
Pregnant women may be more likely to be affected by smoke due to pregnancy -related physical changes, such as a highest respiratory rate. Pregnant women affected by smoke can also be at risk of having problems such as premature births and babies with low birth weight.
(With CDC information)
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