Natural disasters and climate change - the risks of wildfires for respiratory health

Co-hosted by ERS and the EU Health Policy Platform (EUHPP)

Panel: Dr Ulrike Gehring; Prof. Mikhail Sofiev, Phil Taverner

Overview

This webinar, hosted live on the EU Health Policy Platform on 4 July, examined the growing impact of wildfires on respiratory health in the context of climate change. While individuals with existing respiratory conditions are particularly at risk, increasing temperatures and the rise in extreme weather events make this an urgent public health concern for all.

Learn more about the 'Natural disasters, climate change and their impact on respiratory health' webinar series.

Target Audience

Clinicians
Trainees
Epidemiologists
Policymakers

Agenda

Welcome and introduction - Dr Ulrike Gehring, ERS Environment and Health Committee Chair
Wildfires: under control or out of control? (20 minutes) Finnish Meteorological Institute
From exposure to impact: how wildfire smoke affects respiratory health - a patient's perspective
Q&A - Discussion with the audience
Conclusive remarks - Dr Ulrike Gehring, ERS Environment and Health Committee Chair

CME credit

Please note: This is an advocacy-based event hosted on the European Commission website. Participants will not receive CME credits for taking part in or watching the replay of this event.

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Natural disasters and climate change - the risks of wildfires for respiratory health

Natural disasters and climate change - the risks of wildfires for respiratory health

Overview

Target Audience

Agenda

CME credit

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