06/18/2026
Wildfire Smoke Linked to More Severe Strokes.
Past research has found that short-term exposure to higher levels of fine particulate matter pollution from wildfires is associated with elevated cardiovascular risks, including stroke. According to a recent study involving 1,184 adults hospitalized for stroke between 2022 and 2023, wildfire smoke exposure was also linked to more severe strokes and greater functional disability at discharge.
Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, April 2026