Exposure to Ozone Pollution or Wood Smoke Worsens Lung Health of Smokers and Former Smokers

Summarizes research on long-term ozone and wood smoke exposure and its effect on the lung health of smokers and non-smokers. Former and current smokers were found to be at high risk of chronic lung disease and more susceptible to environmental factors, and rural residents, who are more likely to use wood or coal as a primary heat source, were found to have COPD rates twice that of urban areas.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news