User:AlecGargett/Health risks of wood smoke particulate pollution

Wood smoke is a major source of air pollution,   especially particulate pollution, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde. In many places it is the main cause of particulate air pollution in the winter. Wood smoke can cause lung damage, artery damage and DNA damage leading to cancer,  other respiratory and lung disease and cardiovascular disease. Air pollution, particulate matter and wood smoke may also cause brain damage   and increase the risk of developmental disorders,    neurodegenerative disorders  and mental disorders.