Smog from forest fires and its effects on the population

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Smog from forest fires and its effects on the population

Éric Lavigne (English and French)


Adjunct Professor, School of Epidemiology & Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, and Part-time Professor, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences.

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Professor Lavigne was among the authors on an international study which found Canadians have the highest relative risk of respiratory mortality resulting from wildfire pollution. He can discuss:

  • The risks and consequences of smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada for people exposed to them and beyond.
  • The impact of wildfires on health, including mental health.
  • Individual prevention measures during exposure to smoke

    "The impact is real, especially at the level of health and chronic diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, on those who have a history of heart problems. Even in good health, we can be affected."