Long-term impact of wildfire smoke pollution

Nationwide effects of smoke-related air pollution

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In this episode, Kai Chen explains the nationwide health effects of smoke-related fine particulate matter air pollution.

In this episode, we cover:
•[00:00] Introduction
•[01:07] Environmental epidemiologist Kai Chen introduces the health risks of fine particulate matter.
•[02:20] Chen talks about trends in air pollution in the United States.
•[03:56] He explains the study findings.
•[05:51] Chen explores conditions that exacerbate smoke-related health effects.
•[06:55] Chen talks about the caveats and limitations of the study.
•[08:36] He lists the implications for policymakers and for the public.
•[10:16] Conclusion.

About Our Guest:
Kai Chen
Associate Professor
Yale School of Public Health

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