Fine Particles in Wildfire Smoke and Pediatric Respiratory Health in California

• 2021

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• Rosana Aguilera; Thomas Corringham; Alexander Gershunov; Sydney Leibel; Tarik Benmarhnia
PMID: 33757996DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2020-027128

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This article is about how wildfire smoke affects children's breathing in California. It describes that fine particles from wildfires, known as PM2.5, are much more harmful to kids' respiratory health than regular air pollution like traffic fumes. The study found that these wildfire particles are about ten times more dangerous for children compared to other sources of air pollution. This information highlights the importance of protecting children during wildfires and finding ways to reduce their exposure to harmful smoke in order to keep them healthy and safe. The article includes a video to provide additional information.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Air Pollution; Ambulatory Care Facilities; California; Child Health; Environmental Exposure; Respiration Disorders; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Smoke; Emergency Service, Hospital; Particulate Matter; Wildfires

Institutions: University of California, San Diego

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