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<p>Nationwide effects of smoke-related air pollution</p> <p>Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plus a broad range of scientific news about discoveries that affect the world around us.</p> <p>In this episode, Kai Chen explains the nationwide health effects of smoke-related fine particulate matter air pollution.</p> <p>In this episode, we cover:<br /> •[00:00] Introduction<br /> •[01:07] Environmental epidemiologist Kai Chen introduces the health risks of fine particulate matter.<br /> •[02:20] Chen talks about trends in air pollution in the United States.<br /> •[03:56] He explains the study findings.<br /> •[05:51] Chen explores conditions that exacerbate smoke-related health effects.<br /> •[06:55] Chen talks about the caveats an...