Effectiveness of public health messaging using various communication channels during smoke events: a rapid review
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2016
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Fish, J.
Ramsey, I.
Peters, M.
Sharplin, G.
Corsini, N.
Eckert, M.
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The general public and at-risk groups (i.e., Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, Aboriginal/Indigenous people, children, people aged over 65 years, and people with respiratory conditions) may be exposed to smoke during wildfire and planned burns (smoke events). Exposure to smoke has been associated with a number of negative health outcomes, including respiratory symptoms and conditions. Recent literature has identified the need for more information regarding communication best practices during smoke events for the general population and at-risk groups.This rapid review was commissioned by the Department of Health and Human Services in Victoria, Australia. The Department is responsible for protecting communities against environmental hazards and issuing health advice. The purpose of this review was to provide the best available evidence to guide public health messaging during smoke events.