Public health researchers have highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies and community resilience in Southern California.
highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health , local economies and community resilience in Southern California.
Between February and April 2023, Hopfer and her team collected and analyzed 118 valley residents' personal stories of evacuations, health impacts and disruptions to daily life caused by fires and smoke. Their findings are among the few to contribute to the literature about how low-income, marginalized communities can respond to and protect themselves from wildfire threats. They also highlight the strength and perseverance of the people fighting these circumstances.
"This report is made possible by the eastern Coachella Valley families and community residents who shared their fire experiences and effects with our research team," said Hopfer, who holds a joint appointment in pediatrics."Through our community-academia partnership, our findings can serve as a critical resource for policymakers, emergency response teams and public health officials aiming to develop more effective support systems to protect ECV's most vulnerable populations.
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