As Maui recovers from devastating fires, a study offers vision for new rural health model

Researchers Alika Maunakea and Ruben Juarez are conducting the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study (MauiWES) in Maui, collecting health data from residents to understand long-term effects of wildfire exposure. The study aims to inform strategies for mitigating health risks like cancers and lung diseases linked to fires, as wildfire threats grow globally.