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Asthma Victoria.
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References used for this fact sheet
- Hot tips for cleaner wood heating: a guide to using your wood heater for maximum heat and minimum pollution, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Australian Government. More information here.
- Woodsmoke – Halt the Haze, Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia. More information here.
- Wood smoke from wood-fired home heaters, NSW Government Health. More information here.
- Smoke, Department of Health, Victorian Government, Environmental Health Unit. More information here.
- Health impacts from wood smoke, Australian Lung Foundation. More information here.
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