Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
A 2023 wildfire in Maui left behind smoke, ash, and debris containing metal mixtures. Researchers studied people living near the affected area and found elevated levels of these metals in their bodies. The metals are linked to lung health problems. The study documents these health effects among residents exposed to the wildfire's aftermath.
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