Los Angeles wildfires may be linked to 440 deaths, new research estimates

The recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that the wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year may have led to 440 excess deaths, surpassing the reported 30 fatalities. Researchers attributed these additional deaths to factors such as poor air quality and healthcare disruptions, highlighting the long-term health impacts of climate-related emergencies.

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