Wildfires have profound health implications that extend beyond immediate casualties. The Maui fire in August 2023 directly caused over 100 deaths, but also resulted in lung damage for 1 in 5 survivors and half experiencing depression. Suicide and overdose rates nearly doubled after the fire. A separate study on Los Angeles fires found at least 30 direct deaths but estimated over 400 additional deaths, attributing them to healthcare interruptions and other indirect effects. Understanding these indirect health impacts is crucial in addressing the consequences of such climatic disasters.
The Maui fire was directly blamed for more than 100 deaths, leaving 1 in 5 with lung damage and half with symptoms of depression.
The study of the Los Angeles fires concluded that apart from at least 30 deaths attributed to the fire, over 400 other deaths could be blamed on it.
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