Sarah Henderson, PhD
BC Centre for Disease Control and National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health; Vancouver, BC
Session Description
Wildfire smoke is a significant and growing threat to air quality in Canada. Smoke pollution has been associated with a wide range of acute respiratory and other health endpoints, and evidence on more chronic effects is rapidly emerging. This presentation will cover wildfire smoke exposure, health effects across the life course, effective public health interventions, and considerations for the future.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Describe how wildfire smoke is different from other types of air pollution
- Summarize what is known about the acute health effects of wildfire smoke exposure
- Communicate effectively about the potential chronic health effects of wildfire smoke exposure
- Advocate for effective public health interventions
CanMEDS Roles: Collaborator, Health Advocate, Leader
