Health experts in Northern Ireland are urging stricter regulations on wood-burning stoves and raising public awareness about the health risks of pollutants from domestic burning. Air pollution from wood burning has increased significantly in recent years, becoming the largest source of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution in Northern Ireland. PM2.5 can penetrate deep into the lungs and cause a range of health problems, including lung and heart disease, cancer, and dementia. Asthma + Lung UK Northern Ireland is calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to take bold steps to address this issue.
Health experts in Northern Ireland are today calling for stricter regulations on wood-burning stoves and urging the Executive to raise public awareness about the health risks of pollutants from domestic burning.
If you already have a lung condition, are elderly or very young - prolonged or even short term, exposure can be harmful. It has also been linked to the increased likelihood of developing lung and heart conditions, cancer, strokes, mental health issues and dementia. He added: “We believe everyone deserves to be informed about the risks and have access to cleaner, safer, and more affordable ways to heat their homes. When the weather is cold the idea of a cosy wood burner in our homes might sound appealing, but the reality is it could be putting you, your family and neighbours’ lung health at risk.
AIR POLLUTION WOOD-BURNING HEALTH RISKS PM2.5 NORTHERN IRELAND
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