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ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ has some of the worst air quality in the world right now — and a new study says smog and wildfire smoke can damage your heart

A study in Ontario found continued exposure to fine particulate matter is linked to higher levels of diffuse myocardial fibrosis.

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Wildfire smoke

A smoggy skyline seen from ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½’s Centre Island on June 8, 2023, as wildfires in Quebec and Ontario harmed air quality.


With the city once again blanketed in wildfire smoke, experts are warning that long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to higher risk of heart failure.

Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement on Sunday night due to wildfire smoke from northern Ontario pushing ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½’s Air Quality Health Index to 10+, classified as “very high risk.†Poor air quality was expected to persist Monday and possibly into Tuesday.

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Omar Mosleh

Omar Mosleh is an ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½-based reporter covering social issues for the Star. Reach him omarmosleh@thestar.ca.

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