Hospitals saw big increase in ER visits during worst of wildfires this month
Hospitals in northeast Minnesota saw a 28% increase in emergency department visits for respiratory concerns during a 10-day period with poor air quality due to wildfires.
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Hospitals in northeast Minnesota had many more patients with breathing problems. This happened during a time when the air was bad because of wildfires. The number of patients with breathing problems increased by 28%.
Why it matters
This is important because it shows how bad air quality can affect people's health. It also reminds us to take care of ourselves when the air is not good.
- What happened to the number of patients with breathing problems?
- The number of patients with breathing problems increased by 28%.
- Why did the number of patients increase?
- The air quality was bad because of wildfires.
- How long did the bad air quality last?
- It lasted for 10 days.
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Hospitals in northeast Minnesota saw a big increase in emergency department visits for respiratory concerns.
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