PEHSU Information on Health Risks of Wildfires for Children – Acute Phase Guidance for Health Professionals
- Abstract
Wildfires expose children to a number of environmental hazards, e.g., fire, smoke, psychological stress, and the byproducts of combustion of wood, plastics, and other chemicals released from burning structures and furnishings. During the acute phase of widlfire activity, the major hazards to children are fire and smoke. Acute stress from fire activity and response to the fires and the emotional responses of those around them can also impact children during this time.
- Resource Type
- Factsheet/pamphlet
- Author
- Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units
- Date
- July 2011
- Organization Type
- Academic
- Health and Human Impact
- Respiratory disease
- Climate and Environmental Impact
- Wildfires
- Other
- Vulnerable populations