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Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is expected to impact air quality in the Bay Area on Thursday and Friday. Residents in affected areas should stay alert to news coverage and health warnings related to smoke. Check air quality at fire.airnow.gov and take steps to protect your health from smoke. Learn how at www.baaqmd.gov/wildfiresafety. Pollution levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.
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Dr. Juan Aguilera
Dr. Juan Aguilera is a research scientist at Stanford University. He moved to the Bay Area during the wildfire events in 2020, experiencing first-hand the concerning health effects of smoke exposure and lack of mitigation resources.
He focuses on the impact of air pollution and immune health in children, pregnant women, and firefighters. He has also investigated the effects of traffic and related air pollution on physical activity and cardiorespiratory health in low-income populations.
Community Advisory Council Staff
Última actualización: 08/11/2016