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No one is immune to the health impacts of climate change. But as with many threats to our health, certain populations are especially at risk. Some groups are more exposed to climate impacts because of where or how they live, some are more sensitive to health threats, and others may be less able to adapt to a changing climate. Populations who are especially at risk include:

• Those with low income, some communities of color, immigrant groups (including those with limited English proficiency)
• Indigenous peoples
• Children
• Pregnant women
• Older adults
• Vulnerable occupational groups like outdoor workers, first responders, and military personnel
• People with disabilities
• People with preexisting or chronic medical conditions.

EPA has recently published a series of fact sheets focusing on the health impacts of climate change at different stages of life, and for certain populations of concern.   The more we know about the health impacts of climate change, the better we can protect those who are vulnerable. Read the fact sheets and then test your knowledge with our climate and health quiz.

A recent study found that parents who smoke are more likely to quit after receiving cessation counseling following a "teachable moment," such as witnessing their child experience an asthma attack.

Additionally in-home counseling visits, including feedback on their child's risk for seconhand smoke exposure and counseling phone calls, improved the likelihood of smoking cessation and reduced exposure to secondhand smoke.

Full article here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160517083046.htm

The American Lung Association's Asthma Management in Schools: Assessing a Child’s Readiness to Carry and Use a Quick-Relief Inhaler course is a free interactive online learning module designed to assist designated school health staff assess a child’s readiness to carry and use a quick-relief inhaler.

This course will teach participants to:

• Describe the barriers to access to asthma medication in schools
• Overcome barriers with a variety of resources
• Assess a child’s readiness to self-carry asthma medications in schools
• Implement support activities for all students with asthma regardless of their level of independence

This online course is a component to a larger effort that the American Lung Association is working on to improve asthma management in schools. There are several resources that can support your efforts. Please visit the Asthma Medication in Schools page on Lung.org.

• View our Interactive Learning Tool to review actions that schools can take to improve access to asthma medications in schools.
• Use the standardized Student Readiness Assessment Tool for designated school personnel and parents to help determine a child's readiness to self-carry a quick-relief inhaler.