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Erika Garcia, University of Southern California

Erika Garcia, Assistant Professor of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California, is a contributor to The Conversation.

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A row of palm trees stands against the backdrop of a sky full of smoke from a wildfire.
Extreme Heat and Air Pollution Can Be Deadly, With the Health Risk Together Worse Than Either Alone
High temperatures and air pollution can each harm human health on their own. But when combined — like from wildfire smoke during a heatwave — the results can be even more deadly, especially among older adults.
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