A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui has found that up to 74% participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health.
FILE - A man views the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2023. A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year's deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health, and almost half showed signs of compromised lung function.
“There might be some problems that might manifest in the future," he said."Please see your doctor. Just pay more attention to your health because of this.” Maunakea said researchers want to avoid the higher cancer and death rates experienced 20 years later by people affected by the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
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Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issuesA University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui has found that up to 74% participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health
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Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issuesA University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui has found that up to 74% participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health. It found almost half showed signs of compromised lung function.
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