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Mitigating the Health Impact of Wildfire Smoke: Guidance for Health Professionals
Citation:
Cascio, W., A. Rappold, AND S. Stone. Mitigating the Health Impact of Wildfire Smoke: Guidance for Health Professionals. Wildfire Webinar-Human Health Impacts, Raleigh, NC, March 29, 2017.
Impact/Purpose:
Impact: The event will increase awareness of adverse health impacts of wildfire smoke on children and adults. Presented by NHEERL and OAQPS scientists, the webinar meets the mandate of the Clean Air Act to educate the public about the adverse effects of air pollution to protect public health.
Description:
Abstract: Wildfire Webinar Focuses on Human Health Impacts. A Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit Webinar will be conducted on March 29th targeted to healthcare professionals responsible for the care of children. The content of the webinar for which healthcare providers may request CME credit will include a review of the health effects of wildland fire smoke, the use of the AQI to modify behavior to reduce risk from smoke exposure, and a review of educational materials provided by EPA to inform providers on the actions they can take to protect their patients and the communities they serve. The soon to be released CME program on ambient air particle pollution will be presented and discussed.