Canadian Wildfires Impact on Cardiovascular & Respiratory Health

07/19/23 • 33 min

This podcast episode explores the impact of the recent wildfires in Canada on cardiovascular and respiratory health. Hosted by Dr. Matt Bennett and joined by Dr. Stephen Wilton and Dr. Emily Brigham, they discuss the increased risk for cardiovascular events and exacerbations of lung diseases caused by wildfires. They highlight high-risk populations and provide recommendations to decrease the risk and protect health during wildfire events.

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