Mobile radiation units, telehealth for follow-ups [11, 15].
Exacerbated toxicities
PM2.5 worsens radiation pneumonitis
Subsidizing N95 respirators and portable air cleaners with HEPA filters can mitigate wildfire smoke PM2.5 exposure for vulnerable populations, including those with compromised lung function [2].
Socioeconomic barriers
Lack of air filtration, low income
Subsidized air purifiers, community clean air spaces [12, 14].
Indigenous disparities
Culturally insensitive care
Culturally tailored health services, mobile clinics [11].
Mental health impacts
Anxiety from wildfires and treatment
General mental health outcomes after wildfires [10].
SD and VP: Conceptualization, Investigation, Writing—original draft, Writing—review & editing. NP, KG, BB, and PT: Writing—review & editing. All authors read and approved the submitted version.
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