As wildfires worsen, exposure to smoke may increase risk of several cancers
- Posted on April 21, 2026
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As wildfires worsen, exposure to smoke may increase risk of several cancers

As cigarette smoking decreases and fires rise in frequency, “wildfire smoke may emerge as an increasingly important driver of cancer burden in the United States,” a study author said.