Tag: National Jewish Health
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Burn Pit Smoke Exposure Linked to Lung Particles in Veterans
Overview: Connecting burn pit smoke to lung changes in post-9/11 veterans Burn pits have long raised concerns about the health impact on military personnel who were exposed during deployments. A recent study led by researchers at National Jewish Health provides quantitative evidence that burn pit smoke exposure is associated with increases in harmful carbon-based particles…
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Burn Pit Smoke Linked to Lung Particles in Veterans
New evidence ties burn pit exposure to lung particle accumulation A recent study led by researchers at National Jewish Health adds quantitative weight to the concern that burn pit smoke endangers the lungs of post-9/11 veterans. By analyzing lung samples and exposure histories, scientists found clear associations between deployment-era burn pit emissions and elevated levels…