During the summer of 2010, very large forest fires occurred in western Russia. At one point, the cloud of smoke spread over 1000 miles (approximately 1600 km), enveloping a number of cities. The smoke was thicker than any you would see in a tobacco store! Based on the information in this chapter alone, why do you think the daily death rate due to heart disease in Moscow doubled during that time?

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The Answer of During the summer of 2010, very large forest fires occurred in western Russia. At one point, the cloud of smoke spread over 1000 miles (approximately 1600 km), enveloping a number of cities. The smoke was thicker than any you would see in a tobacco store! Based on the information in this chapter alone, why do you think the daily death rate due to heart disease in Moscow doubled during that time?

During the Summer of 2010, Very Large Forest Fires Occurred