A Perspective on Pediatric Respiratory Outcomes During California Wildfires Due to Smoke and PM 2.5 Exposure

Frontiers in Pediatrics

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Sarah M. Naughten¹  Rosana Aguilera²  Alexander Gershunov²  Tarik Benmarhnia²  Sydney Leibel³ 

[1] Division of Biological Sciences, University of California;Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California;Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, and Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California;Rady Children's Hospital;Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California

关键词: PM 2.5 exposure;    pediatric;    respiratory;    California wildfires;    Air Quality Index (AQI) efficiency;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fped.2022.891616

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

As wildfires increase in prevalence and intensity across California and globally, it is anticipated that more children will be exposed to wildfire smoke, and thus face associated adverse health outcomes. Here, we provide a concise summary of the respiratory effects of California's wildfires on pediatric healthcare utilization, examine global examples of wildfire smoke exposure within the pediatric population and associated physiological effects, and assess the efficacy of metrics used to measure and communicate air quality during wildfires within the United States and elsewhere.

【 授权许可】

CC BY