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flag Indoor wood burning harms lungs as much as smoking, study finds.

flag A new study links indoor wood burning to lung damage comparable to smoking, finding that users experience faster declines in lung function—measured by FEV1—than non-users, even after accounting for smoking and other factors. flag Researchers analyzed data from over 11,000 people and found wood stove use rose from 10% to 18% between 2004 and 2022, with users losing more lung capacity annually. flag The study highlights risks from PM2.5 and carcinogens released by wood stoves, urging better ventilation, cleaner stoves, and stronger regulations to protect public health.

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