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Learn about our DEOHS graduate degrees

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  • News: Study links air pollution exposure and child behavior ❯

    Both prenatal and postnatal exposure to air pollution can harm kids, according to DEOHS-led research

  • Air pollution and kids
  • Where will a DEOHS graduate degree take you? ❯

    Learn about the UW experience through the eyes of our students

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  • Breathing wildfire smoke isn’t just unhealthy—it can be deadly ❯

    DEOHS works with partners across the Northwest to get the word out to those most at risk

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  • Learn about our work in environmental justice ❯

    We believe clean air, clean water, safe food, safe workplaces and sustainable communities are fundamental to improving population health

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  • Stories from the blog

    A smoke plume rises from a wildfire on a hillside near a group of houses.

    Planning for disaster

    Disaster researchers gather at the University of Washington this week to consider how to integrate their research into future disaster response

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    A worker rests on a grassy hill on a sunny day with his safety vest covering his face.

    Staying safe in the heat

    Extreme heat can be deadly. Get tips on caring for yourself and others from DEOHS researcher Tania Busch Isaksen

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    A screenshot of Washington’s Environmental Health Disparities Map when filtered for environmental health disparities.

    New data pinpoints pollution’s health risks

    Popular map developed by DEOHS and our partners to explore environmental health disparities, vulnerabilities in Washington gets an update

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    A plume of wildfire smoke behind the center of a small town showing brick buildings and cars.

    6 ways communities can prepare for wildfire season

    As smoke season begins in Washington, a new report outlines the best ways to communicate health and safety risks

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    DEOHS Newsroom

    Mapping Environmental Health Disparities
    August 6, 2022 | South Seattle Emerald | Featured: Esther Min View

    Study Underscores That Exposure to Air Pollution Harms Brain Development in the Very Young
    August 6, 2022 | Inside Climate News | Featured: Catherine Karr DEOHS post-doctoral scholar Yu Ni View

    This map shows health disparities for WA census tracts. Check out your town’s health risks
    August 5, 2022 | The News Tribune | Featured: Esther Min View

    Climate Change: The World Needs To Start Preparing For The Worst
    August 2, 2022 | Forbes | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi View

    Seattle is decades away from the heat mitigation it needs
    July 28, 2022 | The Urbanist | Featured: Jeremy J Hess View

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