Inequities in weathering California wildfires.

ABSTRACT: Two separate wildfires in different Los Angeles communities illustrate the disparate effects of and recovery from wildfires. Our comparison of patient and community characteristics of Veterans living in the affected areas related to social vulnerability identified specific vulnerabilities, and can inform policy levers to support more equitable disaster response and recovery efforts.

SUBMITTER: Wong MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12397747 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature