Living Under Smoky Skies—Understanding the Challenges Posed by Wildfire Smoke in California

Nov 14, 2022 - Babies and children are considered to be more vulnerable to wildfire smoke. This is primarily because (1)  their lungs and immune systems are still developing, which makes them more sensitive to smoke; (2)  they inhale more air per pound than adults, so they get a greater dose of pollutants; and (3)  children tend to spend more time outside, which increases their potential exposure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4644