Wildfires

Abstract

Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles from its source, resulting in poor air quality. Exposure to poor air quality has been associated with health risks. Nurses should be knowledgeable about such risks to provide appropriate care and education in affected communities.

Wilderness medicine for nursing students

“…Global climate change also calls for healthcare for worsening respiratory and cardiovascular conditions due to causes such as air pollution and widespread wild fires. 7 In addition, the behavior of animal vectors and spreading of infectious diseases; water-related illnesses; and food con-…”

“…These events represent only a snapshot of the demand for innovative critical thinkers across healthcare professions who can adapt and provide care in a variety of contexts. Global climate change also calls for healthcare for worsening respiratory and cardiovascular conditions due to causes such as air pollution and widespread wild fires 7. In addition, the behavior of animal vectors and spreading of infectious diseases; water-related illnesses; and food contamination increase global morbidity and mortality 8…”