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LA Fires Exposed Millions to Elevated Lead Levels, Study Finds
- A study published in a journal found that 7 million people were exposed to high lead levels during LA fires.
- Lead levels during the peak of the fires were over 80 times the normal background level.
- The study was conducted by researchers and published in a reputable journal.
- The exposure occurred over 24-hour periods during the height of the fires.
- The findings highlight the health risks associated with wildfire smoke.
Articles (3)
The Washington Post·
L.A. fires exposed millions to lead levels way above normal, study says
ABC News·
Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says
Associated Press·
Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says