Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke in Children and Public Health Tools: A Narrative Review

• 2020

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• Stephanie Holm; John Balmes; Mark Miller
PMID: 32952154DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41370-020-00267-4

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The article reviews the health effects of wildfire smoke on children and suggests public health tools to protect them. It describes how wildfire smoke can cause respiratory issues, asthma, and other health problems in kids. Children are more vulnerable because they breathe more air relative to their size. The article highlights the importance of improving indoor air quality in schools and homes during wildfires by using better ventilation and filtration systems. It also mentions that masks like N95 respirators can help reduce exposure but emphasizes the need for further research on effective protection methods for children.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Recovery

Keywords: Air Pollution; Child Health; Environmental Exposure; Public Health; Public Health Practice; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Smoke; Particulate Matter; Wildfires

Institutions: University of California San Francisco; University of California, Berkeley; California Environmental Protection Agency (OEHHA)

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