Efficacy of Communication Techniques and Health Outcomes of Bushfire Smoke Exposure: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Public health officials communicate the relevant risks of bushfire smoke exposure and associated health protection measures to affected populations. Increasing global bushfire incidence in the context of climate change motivated this scoping review. English-language publications related to adverse health outcomes following bushfire smoke exposure and publications relating to communication during natural disasters were included. Bushfire smoke events potentially increase healthcare contact, especially presentations triggered by respiratory illness. At-risk populations include those with underlying cardiorespiratory disease, elderly, paediatric, pregnant persons, and First Nations people. We found that social media, television, and radio are among the most common information sources utilised

SUBMITTER: Heaney E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8536189 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature