Скачать или смотреть The Hidden Health Risk of Canada’s Wildfire Smoke

Wildfires have already made a big impact this year, and Canada’s official wildfire forecast is calling for a high fire risk over the coming months.

Here in Ontario, the danger of these fires comes from the harmful particles in wildfire smoke, which can travel thousands of kilometres in the wind.

Kevan Mehta, a pediatric respirologist and assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, says the shift to longer wildfire seasons means more cumulative exposure to these particles, over longer periods of time.

We spoke with Mehta about wildfire smoke - why it's so harmful and how to protect against it.

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The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 13/08/2025. The information provided in this video is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, it is important to consult your health care professional.


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