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Human Dimensions of Fire Management
Smoke & Air Quality
Smoke & Populations
Smoke & Air Quality
Smoke & Populations
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23827
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The impacts of wildfires on the health of children are becoming a more urgent matter as wildfires become more frequent, intense and affecting, not only forested areas, but also urban locations. It is important that medical professionals be prepared to provide information to patients and families on how to minimize the adverse health effects on children of wildfire smoke and ash from wildfires.
Citation
McBride, Deborah L. 2021. Protecting children from wildfire smoke. Journal of Pediatric Nursing 60:300-302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2021.08.015