More than 400 indirect deaths linked to LA wildfires, study suggests

A new study suggests that over 400 indirect deaths are linked to the recent Los Angeles wildfires, primarily due to factors like poor air quality and healthcare access delays. Published in JAMA, the figure surpasses the official death toll and highlights the broader impact of such disasters on public health. With wildfires raging across the US and Canada, the need for improved mortality surveillance during climate-related emergencies is emphasized.