Bushfire smoke more harmful than other air pollution: study


SYDNEY, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Bushfire smoke significantly increases the risk of hospitalization for respiratory illnesses, more so than other types of air pollution, according to a study led by Australian researchers.

The study published on Tuesday looked at hospital data from over 1,000 communities from eight countries and regions over 20 years.

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