US EditionIndoor Wood Burning Stoves May Cause as Much Damage Lungs as Cigarettes, Study Warns
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Indoor wood burning stoves may cause as much damage lungs as cigarettes, study warns
Burning wood indoors could cause damage in a similar way to cigarette smoke, researchers have warned, after a new study linked the growing popularity of domestic wood burning to lung damage.
Using wood stoves may pose similar respiratory health risks to smoking, according to a new study. Researchers warn of the harmful effects of particles emitted when burning wood on the lungs.
Lung impact of indoor wood burners similar to that of cigarettes
Using wood-burning stoves at home could accelerate the decline of lung function, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Amsterdam. The study, led by Dr Laura Horsfall of University College London’s Institute of Health Informatics, raises concerns as domestic wood use rises across Europe. Marketed as renewable and affordable, wood has become increasingly popular during the energy crisis. Yet in the UK,…
On September 30, 2025, at the Congress of the European Respiratory Society in Amsterdam, a team of the UCL detailed a correlation between the use of wood stoves and an accelerated decline in lung function, while pollution of fine particles remains a major public health issue. With the increase in domestic use of wood as heating, experts are now warning about a health risk of concern for the house and its inhabitants. An increase in domestic poll…
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