Wildfire Smoke and Children's Health

• 2021

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• Stephanie Holm

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This video podcast features Stephanie Holm, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., who delves into the health risks that children face due to wildfire smoke exposure. Children, with their unique vulnerabilities, are at increased risk from poor air quality during wildfires. Dr. Holm provides valuable insights and guidance for pediatricians and parents on safeguarding children's health amidst a wildfire crisis. Learn about the impact of long-distance smoke travel, the reasons behind children's heightened susceptibility, and practical tips to ensure children's safety and well-being during such environmental challenges.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Families & Children; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Air Pollution; Child Health; Environmental Exposure; Health Education; Pediatrics; Public Health; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Risk Factors; Safety; Smoke; Parenting; Pediatricians; Wildfires

Institutions: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU); California Environmental Protection Agency (OEHHA)

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