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Studying Health Impacts of Fire Smoke
Smoke from fires, including wildfires and agricultural burning, release air pollutants that can affect the heart and respiratory system. EHIB investigates how fires in California affect health and provides guidance on how to protect against smoke exposure.
CDPH Resources
Protect Yourself and Your Home During Wildfire (EPO webpage)
Wildfire Smoke: Considerations for California's Public Health Officials (2019|PDF)
External Resources
Indoor Air Filtration (2018|PDF)
Reduce Your Smoke Exposure (2018|PDF)
Protect Yourself from Ash (2018|PDF)
Protect Your Lungs from Wildfire Smoke or Ash (2018|PDF)
Protecting Children from Wildfire Smoke and Ash (2018|PDF)
Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials (2019|PDF)
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