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Effects of Forest Fire on Health

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/easjnm.2021.v03i05.003
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Introduction: Forest fires are caused by natural, but most often are human made causes. Purpose: In this review the consequences of fires on human health and quality of life are displayed. Methodology: The material of the study is consisted of articles related to the subject, that were searched in Greek and international databases, in Google Scholar, and in the Hellenic Academic Libraries Association (HEAL-Link). Results: The health effects of exposure to forest fire smoke are related to the toxicity of its components, the frequency and duration of exposure and the degree of vulnerability of those exposed, such as people with respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, smokers, elderly, children, infants, and pregnant women. Also, during a fire the consumption of oxygen causes a feeling of drowning, symptoms of suffocation and death. Conclusions: The effects of fires on the environment and humans are irreversible. They cause, among other problems, destruction of vegetation, soil erosion, destruction of fauna and primary production of an area, and the most important, they cause problems in human health, physically and psychologically.

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