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Reena Haymond¹, Lena Jesrani

¹Reena Haymond is an assistant professor at California State University, Sacramento. Lena Jesrani is a family nurse practitioner at Dignity Health Foundation-Lassen Medical in Redding, Ca.

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Wildfire smoke causes widespread air quality issues and associated health risks. Nurses need to understand these dangers to educate and care for communities impacted by smoke exposure.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Health
Public Health Nursing

Background:

Wildfire smoke can significantly degrade air quality over long distances.
Exposure to poor air quality from wildfire smoke is linked to various health concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of nurse knowledge regarding wildfire smoke health risks.
To emphasize the role of nurses in community education and care during wildfire events.

Main Methods:

Literature review on wildfire smoke impacts.
Analysis of health risks associated with air quality degradation.

Main Results:

Wildfire smoke poses a significant public health challenge due to its extensive reach.
Health risks are associated with exposure to smoke-polluted air.

Conclusions:

Nurses require comprehensive knowledge of wildfire smoke's health implications.
Educating and caring for affected communities is a critical nursing function during wildfire events.