For Kids, Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Means a Future of Poor Health

• 2021

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The research brief is about how wildfire smoke can harm children's health. It describes that when kids breathe in the smoke, it can cause problems like asthma and other lung issues. The smoke has tiny particles that are bad for their lungs and overall health. Kids who are exposed to this smoke might face more health problems as they grow up. The document also suggests ways to protect children from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke, such as staying indoors on smoky days and using air purifiers at home to keep the air clean.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Air Pollution; Cardiovascular Diseases; Child Health; Environmental Exposure; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Smoke Inhalation Injury; Air Pollution, Indoor; Particulate Matter; Wildfires

Institutions: Stanford University

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