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Bushfires and human health in a changing environment
Bushfires are an integral part of the Australian environment. While the immediate health impacts of these fires can be devastatingly obvious, there are many other serious aspects of bushfires that remain less well understood. A holistic perspective of bushfires is essential for minimising harm and ensuring public safety in an environment that is becoming increasingly conducive to major bushfire catastrophes. This review summarises the current evidence about the immediate health risks of bushfires and the special health needs of survivors. It also looks at the health risks of smoke haze and other environmental hazards associated with bushfires.
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Publication title
Australian Family PhysicianVolume
38Issue
9Pagination
720-724ISSN
0300-8495Department/School
Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchPublisher
Royal Australian College of General PractitionersPlace of publication
AustraliaRepository Status
- Restricted