Pregnant People and Infants in US Communities Prone to Wildfire Smoke Often Lack Geographic Access to Health Care

Pregnant people and infants in US communities prone to wildfire smoke often lack geographic access to health care

The perinatal health care system in the U.S. is not prepared to treat patients impacted by wildfire smoke in a timely manner, according to the first study on this issue. Michel Boudreaux, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management at the University of Maryland, and colleagues report a substantial burden of wildfire smoke to pregnant people and their infants in Medical Care.

Researchers make concerning discovery about health impacts of wildfire smoke — here's what you need to know

We often hear about how wildfires destroy homes and natural landscapes, but there's another less visible threat: the smoke.  A new study of California's 2020 wildfire season suggests that tiny particles in wildfire smoke, called PM2.5, could be linked to a noticeable increase in emergency room visits for mental health concerns. What's happening? Researchers looked at over 86,000 ER visits related to mental health during the peak of California's …

Wildfire smoke is penetrating homes worldwide, hitting the poorest hardest

Indoor air pollution from wildfire smoke affects over a billion people annually, with low-income countries facing the steepest health risks and economic burdens.Ruby Mellen reports for The Washington Post.In short:A global study in Science Advances found that more than one in eight people worldwide were exposed to unhealthy indoor air from wildfire smoke between 2003 and 2022.While indoor spaces provide some protection, tiny smoke particles know…

The Mental Health Risks Associated With Polluted Air

Air pollution is a pressing global challenge that affects individuals across the world. While its impact on physical health, like respiratory issues and cardiovascular problems, is widely known, its effects on mental health often go unnoticed. Recent research suggests there’s a worrying link between polluted air and the well-being of our minds, making it crucial for the health and wellness community to explore and address this issue. Below, we’r…

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