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Wildfire Smoke Course Knowledge Check: Question 6

Some populations and lifestages are at greater risk of a health effect due to wildfire smoke exposure because of:  

a. More time spent outdoors
b. Potential triggering of severe respiratory or cardiovascular effects
c. Increased air conditioning use
d. a and b only
e. a, b and c
 

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Wildfire Smoke and Your Patients' Health

  • The Wildfire Smoke Course
  • Public Health Impacts of Wildlife Smoke Exposure
    • Wildfire Smoke and Why it is a Health Concern
      • Wildfire Smoke - A Growing Public Health Problem
      • Wildfire Smoke - A Complex Mixture
      • Why is Smoke a Health Concern
    • Health Effects Attributed to Wildfire Smoke
      • Durations of Smoke Exposure
      • Symptoms of Mental Health Effects from Smoke Exposure
    • Who is at Increased Risk of Health Effects from Wildfire Smoke Exposure
  • Co-exposure to Wildfire Smoke and Heat
  • Protecting Public Health from Smoke
    • Increasing Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
    • Key Components of Reducing Smoke Exposure
    • Importance of Educating Patients and Health Care Professionals Before Smoke is in the Air
    • Wildfire Smoke and Your Patients' Health: The Air Quality Index
      • Communicating Air Quality Conditions - Air Quality Index (AQI)
      • Where to Find Air Quality Smoke Reports - Fire and Smoke Map
      • Where to Find Air Quality Smoke Reports - Air Resource Advisor Smoke Outlooks
      • Using the Air Quality Index (AQI) to Plan Daily Activities
  • Reducing Exposure to Wildfire Smoke and Heat
    • Preparing for Smoke and Heat
    • Strategies to Reduce Exposure to Smoke and Heat
      • Strategies to Reduce Exposure Outdoors
      • Strategies to Reduce Exposure Indoors
      • Cleaner Air Shelters and Spaces
      • Evacuation
  • Resources
  • Compilation of Knowledge Check Questions
  • References
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Last updated on January 30, 2025
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