Smoke from fireworks is harmful to health
Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 12:31
in Health & Medicine
The metallic particles in the smoke emitted by fireworks pose a health risk, particularly to people who suffer from asthma. This is the conclusion of a study led by researchers from the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), published this week in the Journal of Hazardous Materials.