Fine particulate matter from 2020 California wildfires and mental health–related emergency department visits
JAMA Network Open
About The Study: Wildfire smoke exposure was associated with significantly increased odds of subsequent emergency department visits for mental health conditions in this cross-sectional study, with varying lag times for different subconditions and demographic groups. Health care professionals and systems should prepare for a possible increase in demand for mental health–related emergency services during wildfire events.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Kari C. Nadeau, MD, PhD, email knadeau@hsph.harvard.edu.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.3326)
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Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Kari C. Nadeau, MD, PhD, email knadeau@hsph.harvard.edu.
To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website at this link https://media.jamanetwork.com/
(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.3326)
Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.
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About JAMA Network Open: JAMA Network Open is an online-only open access general medical journal from the JAMA Network. On weekdays, the journal publishes peer-reviewed clinical research and commentary in more than 40 medical and health subject areas. Every article is free online from the day of publication.
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