Air Pollution and Cold Drive Respiratory Illness in Tegucigalpa
Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 28, 2026 · Originally reported July 25, 2026 by El Heraldo
An analysis of 2024–2025 data shows Tegucigalpa residents face seasonal health threats: heavy air pollution and smoke in the dry season (the first half of the year) push up respiratory cases, while falling temperatures in the rainy season (July–September) bring a second surge.
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