Elizabeth M. Noth

Oct 2, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Molly West |Elizabeth M. Noth |Joseph W Domitrovich |Kathleen Navarro DuBose

AbstractWildfires can negatively impact the health and well-being of wildland firefighters through a variety of exposure pathways. Many studies have measured acute health effects from occupational exposure to pollutants in wildfire smoke; however, research specifically examining cancer risks from exposure to carcinogens is limited.

Nov 7, 2023 | journals.plos.org | Rachel Sklar |Elizabeth M. Noth |Ada Kwan

DiscussionOur study describes ventilation conditions that were measured at CDCR facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable findings include low per-person ventilation rates compared to WHO standards, worsened ventilation rates in winter months, and positive static pressure in cells (potentially moving infectious air from cells to common areas), all of which may heighten the risk of COVID-19 transmission among residents and staff.