Participants needed for wildifre smoke & health study in missoula.

​The University of Montana is seeking adult volunteers to participate in their study -- Wildfire Smoke HEALTH: Historical Exposures Affect Long-Term Health in MT.  Currently, little is known about the health effects of repeated wildfire smoke exposure here in Missoula County. By participating, you would help improve understanding of the real-world health impacts of wildfire smoke. In short, UM is seeking Missoula County residents in order to compare people with different levels of wildfire smoke exposure.  Eligible volunteers will be between 18 and 30 years old, resident of Missoula County, and no history of smoking or vaping.
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To register and complete a short screening survey, visit this site.
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 To learn about current wildfires, smoke, and air quality, head to ​the Today's Air page.  You can also visit Fire.AirNow.Gov or the Montana DEQ Air Quality site for up-to-date information on wildfire smoke.

CLIMATE CHANGE is bringing more wildfire smoke. how do we prepare?

Montana's summers are becoming hotter and drier, growing the risk of wildfires. As fires increase and as the wildfire season lengthens, the amount of wildfire smoke increases. Smoke can affect us from nearby fires, from surrounding states, and even as far as California or Canada. Planning for clean indoor air, learning about health risks, and sharing this with friends and neighbors can help reduce stress and keep us feeling good, when the skies turn from blue to gray.

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In 2021 we partnered with the Missoula Food bank and gave out nearly 100 DIY fan+filters.
We gave away almost 40 more in 2023!