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Smoke and Air Quality Management
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Smoke & Populations
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Smoke is made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced when wood and other organic materials burn. The biggest health threat from smoke is from fine particles. These microscopic particles can penetrate deep into your lungs. They can cause a range of health problems, from burning eyes and a runny nose to aggravated chronic heart and lung diseases. Exposure to particle pollution is even linked to premature death.

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AirNow. 2017. How smoke from fires can affect your health. https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=smoke.index. Date Accessed, June 13, 2018. 2 p.

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