When the wind turns toxic: Climate, dust storms and lung health - #EUHPP live webinar

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

Panel: Prof. Zorana J Andersen, Prof. Mehdi Mirsaeidi, Dr Massimo Stafoggia

Overview

This webinar, hosted live on the EU Health Policy Platform on 15 October, examined the growing impact of dust storms on respiratory health in the context of a changing climate. With rising global temperatures and increasingly frequent extreme weather events, dust storms have become a pressing public health concern.

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 - Prof. Zorana J Andersen, ERS Advocacy Council Chair Elect
From deserts to lungs: The global journey of dust - Prof. Mehdi Mirsaeidi, University of Florida
When dust storms hit: Who's at risk? - Dr Massimo Stafoggia, Department of Epidemiology of the Lazio Region
Q&A - Discussion with the audience
Conclusive remarks - Prof. Zorana Andersen, ERS Advocacy Council Chair Elect

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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When the wind turns toxic: Climate, dust storms and lung health - #EUHPP live webinar

When the wind turns toxic: Climate, dust storms and lung health - #EUHPP live webinar

Overview

Target Audience

Agenda

CME credit

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