Environ Health Perspect June 2020 PMID 32579089

Sub-Daily Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Ambulance Dispatches during Wildfire Seasons: A Case-Crossover Study in British Columbia, Canada.

Jiayun Yao, Michael Brauer, Julie Wei, Kimberlyn M McGrail, Fay H Johnston, Sarah B Henderson

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Peak: 7 in Sep 2020
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What people are saying

The posts reflect a strong interest in the study, with users highlighting the rapid effects of particulate matter on health and sharing detailed data, such as AQI levels in Oregon. The tone varies from informational to alarmed, emphasizing the significance and real-world implications of wildfire-related air pollution, which underscores the consensus that this research has meaningful health and policy impacts.

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Most discussions acknowledge the research's importance in highlighting the health impacts of wildfire smoke, supporting the study's findings and implications.

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Posts demonstrate a high interest by sharing detailed comments, referencing specific data like AQI levels, and encouraging others to read the article.

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Some posts engage deeply by linking the research to personal experiences or public health concerns, though others mainly share links or summaries.

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The discussions bring attention to potential health risks, emphasizing the urgency and relevance, which could influence public awareness or policy considerations.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how short-term (subdaily) exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during wildfire seasons in British Columbia is linked to ambulance calls for respiratory, circulatory, and diabetic health issues, finding that certain health problems increase rapidly within 1 hour of exposure.
  • Using a case-crossover design and models to analyze hourly data from 2010 to 2015, the research showed that the risk for breathing problems and asthma/COPD ishighest within 48 hours of increased PM2.5 levels, with odds ratios indicating more ambulance dispatches during these periods.
  • The findings suggest that wildfire smoke exposure has immediate effects on respiratory and cardiovascular health, and that the risk for diabetic events rises more gradually over time, aligning with previous research on wildfire-related air pollution impacts.

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Joan Casey
@joanacasey · X

AQI = 277, PM25 = 227ug/m3 at my parent's in Oregon today Not good for cardiovascular or respiratory outcomes, for example, see this recent @EHPonline article: https://t.co/FSLlCsTDDp https://t.co/KTD1s6aS7G

Sep 8, 2020 · 16 likes · 3 shares · 3,526 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Sub-Daily Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Ambulance Dispatches during Wildfire Seasons: A Case-Crossover Study in British Columbia, Canada ➡️ https://t.co/xPhwTEoMiC @ubcspph

Sep 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 10,764 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

Corrected tweet: “It’s alarming to see just how quickly fine particulate matter seems to affect the respiratory and cardiovascular system.” –Jiayun Yao Read the paper in EHP ➡️ https://t.co/dWHHcCN48b https://t.co/Py88fbzckL @georgiastraight

Sep 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 10,764 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW RESEARCH: Sub-Daily Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Ambulance Dispatches during Wildfire Seasons: A Case-Crossover Study in British Columbia, Canada. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/dH4uW6ygFx @ubcspph

Jun 24, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 10,764 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NOW AVAILABLE: Hourly data on ambulance dispatches and PM2.5 during six wildfire seasons in British Columbia suggest rapid impacts on CV and respiratory outcomes and associations with diabetic outcomes that grew over time. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/0pt2IFqKdp https://t.co/YI2YHqD1XA

Jun 24, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 10,764 followers View post →
自由満洲
@EChengjun · X

糖尿病原因,修復糖尿病要斷食,減少吃餐!自然療法,柏格醫生 Dr Berg https://t.co/bwEqyXYobm 来自 @YouTube

Oct 8, 2024 · 1 like · 2,647 followers View post →

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自由満洲
@EChengjun · X

糖尿病原因,修復糖尿病要斷食,減少吃餐!自然療法,柏格醫生 Dr Berg https://t.co/bwEqyXYobm 来自 @YouTube

Oct 8, 2024 · 1 like · 2,647 followers View post →
Ed
@eml229 · X

RT @EHPonline: MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Sub-Daily Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Ambulance Dispatches during Wildfire Seasons…

Sep 21, 2020 · 1 share · 421 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Sub-Daily Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Ambulance Dispatches during Wildfire Seasons: A Case-Crossover Study in British Columbia, Canada ➡️ https://t.co/xPhwTEoMiC @ubcspph

Sep 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 10,764 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

Corrected tweet: “It’s alarming to see just how quickly fine particulate matter seems to affect the respiratory and cardiovascular system.” –Jiayun Yao Read the paper in EHP ➡️ https://t.co/dWHHcCN48b https://t.co/Py88fbzckL @georgiastraight

Sep 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 10,764 followers View post →
Christina H. Fuller
@DrCHFuller · X

RT @joanacasey: AQI = 277, PM25 = 227ug/m3 at my parent's in Oregon today Not good for cardiovascular or respiratory outcomes, for example…

Sep 14, 2020 · 3 shares · 614 followers View post →
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@c_heatproject · X

RT @joanacasey: AQI = 277, PM25 = 227ug/m3 at my parent's in Oregon today Not good for cardiovascular or respiratory outcomes, for example…

Sep 10, 2020 · 3 shares · 261 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

RT @joanacasey: AQI = 277, PM25 = 227ug/m3 at my parent's in Oregon today Not good for cardiovascular or respiratory outcomes, for example…

Sep 10, 2020 · 3 shares · 10,764 followers View post →
Joan Casey
@joanacasey · X

AQI = 277, PM25 = 227ug/m3 at my parent's in Oregon today Not good for cardiovascular or respiratory outcomes, for example, see this recent @EHPonline article: https://t.co/FSLlCsTDDp https://t.co/KTD1s6aS7G

Sep 8, 2020 · 16 likes · 3 shares · 3,526 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

#ICYMI... NEW RESEARCH: Sub-Daily Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Ambulance Dispatches during Wildfire Seasons: A Case-Crossover Study in British Columbia, Canada. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/oTU6uGGogJ @ubcspph

Jul 20, 2020 · 10,764 followers View post →
Ed
@eml229 · X

RT @EHPonline: NOW AVAILABLE: Hourly data on ambulance dispatches and PM2.5 during six wildfire seasons in British Columbia suggest rapid i…

Jul 6, 2020 · 2 shares · 421 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW RESEARCH: Sub-Daily Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Ambulance Dispatches during Wildfire Seasons: A Case-Crossover Study in British Columbia, Canada. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/dH4uW6ygFx @ubcspph

Jun 24, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 10,764 followers View post →
 ABhiyant Tiwari
@ABhiyant_Tiwari · X

RT @EHPonline: NOW AVAILABLE: Hourly data on ambulance dispatches and PM2.5 during six wildfire seasons in British Columbia suggest rapid i…

Jun 24, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,590 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NOW AVAILABLE: Hourly data on ambulance dispatches and PM2.5 during six wildfire seasons in British Columbia suggest rapid impacts on CV and respiratory outcomes and associations with diabetic outcomes that grew over time. Read the article ➡️ https://t.co/0pt2IFqKdp https://t.co/YI2YHqD1XA

Jun 24, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 10,764 followers View post →