Overview of California's Ports

Aug 23, 2022 - This is because these areas tend to have (1)  a higher share of sensitive populations —those with physiological conditions, such as asthma and heart disease, that make them more vulnerable to pollutants —and (2)  socioeconomic factors associated with higher pollution vulnerability, such as poverty and lower educational attainment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4618

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

Nov 14, 2022 - Evidence also exists —although generally is somewhat less consistent —connecting wildfire smoke to cardiovascular effects, such as heart attacks. Some research also finds associations between exposure to wildfire smoke and birth outcomes, such as the likelihood of preterm birth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4644