CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-Air Pollution and Health: From Tailpipes and Smokestacks to Our Patients and Communities

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Video Summary

The speakers in the video discussed various topics related to air pollution and health. They emphasized the importance of evaluating and addressing air pollution as a global health problem. They highlighted that air pollution, particularly PM2.5 pollution, is a significant risk factor for all-cause mortality and a range of health conditions, including COPD, asthma, and fibrotic ILDs. The speakers also discussed the impact of wildfire smoke exposure on respiratory health and provided recommendations for protecting oneself from vog and wildfire smoke, such as staying indoors, using HEPA filters, and reducing exposure to outdoor air pollution. They also emphasized the role of community partnerships in addressing environmental justice and conducting research to understand and mitigate the impact of air pollution on marginalized communities. They highlighted the need to address structural racism and systemic inequities that contribute to disparities in air pollution exposure and health outcomes. The speakers also emphasized the importance of involving community experts and stakeholders in designing and implementing interventions, and they stressed the need for sustainable and equitable approaches to environmental research and advocacy. Overall, the speakers provided a comprehensive overview of the impact of air pollution on health and emphasized the importance of addressing this issue through collaborative and community-based efforts.

Meta Tag

Category Occupational and Environmental

Session ID 1105

Speaker Samuel Evans

Speaker Gillian Goobie

Speaker Adali Martinez

Speaker Erika Moses√≥n

Track Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases

Keywords

air pollution

health

global health problem

PM2.5 pollution

respiratory health

wildfire smoke exposure

COPD

asthma

environmental justice

community partnerships

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease