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Moderate burden — Wood-Burning Fireplace adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Open indoor wood fires.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 58 places wood-burning fireplace in the Moderate band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Wood smoke is a major source of indoor PM2.5, linked to respiratory and cardiovascular harm. If you burn, use a sealed, well-drawing stove.
Wood-Burning Fireplace has a Detox Score of 58 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Wood smoke is a major source of indoor PM2.5, linked to respiratory and cardiovascular harm. If you burn, use a sealed, well-drawing stove.
A lower-exposure swap for wood-burning fireplace is: A sealed stove, or cleaner heating. Wood smoke is a major source of indoor PM2.5, linked to respiratory and cardiovascular harm. If you burn, use a sealed, well-drawing stove.