There are various rules regarding this harmful practice depending on your location. However, education and enforcement is lacking. Smoke and particles do not remain on/over the property where burning occurs. Therefore, this is a public health and safety situation impacting tens of thousands in my area. How about yours?
Idea for data collection - a patient’s medical history includes a question such as “How often do you smell burning plastics outside?”
If spray medicines for overdoses get to the brain quickly, so do the neurotoxins released from burning garbage. Prioritize brain health!
