Wildfires' Hidden and Rising Toll on Public Health
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Research on the 2023 Maui wildfire reveals a 67% increase in local mortality beyond official counts, highlighting the broader health impacts of natural disasters and emphasizing the need for improved disaster preparedness that incorporates Native Hawaiian ecological practices to mitigate future risks.
Topics:top-news#climate-change#disaster-preparedness#environment#excess-mortality#indigenous-knowledge#maui-wildfire
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