The research found that these measures have led to a reduction in the hospitalization and death rate for respiratory health problems in the regional population.
The conservation measures reduced fine particulate concentrations in the air, a main vector for adverse health effects of fire smoke.
"The relationship between the fire outbreak and the smoke traveling somewhere and people inhaling it and then getting health problems is pretty straightforward," said Yannic Damm.
Fewer forest fires saw fewer deaths, hospitalizations, showing a direct link between environmental policies and public health.
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