燃烧木柴的炉灶每年造成将近2 500名英国人死亡, Wood-burning stoves cause nearly 2,500 UK deaths yearly, harming health and air quality, experts say.

烧木材炉灶与联合王国每年近2 500例死亡有关,研究表明室内空气质量严重恶化,导致哮喘、心脏病和肺病、糖尿病和痴呆症。 Wood-burning stoves are linked to nearly 2,500 annual deaths in the UK, with studies showing they significantly worsen indoor air quality and contribute to asthma, heart and lung disease, diabetes, and dementia. 来自伦敦大学学院和里卡多的研究发现,木材烟雾暴露危害肺功能,特别是老年人的肺功能,现行条例仅防止其中一小部分死亡。 Research from University College London and Ricardo found wood smoke exposure harms lung function, especially in older adults, and that current regulations prevent only a fraction of these deaths. 尽管木柴炉的使用有所增加,特别是在富裕地区,但执法仍然薄弱,尽管有数千起投诉,但罚款很少。 Despite the rise in wood stove use, particularly in affluent areas, enforcement remains weak, with few fines issued despite thousands of complaints. 卫生专家敦促改用更清洁的取暖方式,而工业团体则认为现代炉灶是高效和低排放的,主张有针对性地升级而不是禁止。 Health experts urge switching to cleaner heating, while industry groups argue modern stoves are efficient and low-emission, advocating for targeted upgrades over bans.