Environmental Health Consults in Children Hospitalized with Respiratory Infections

“You can feel the fresh air … ” Rural Alaska Native household perceptions of home air purifiers and health

“…Children had an age-adjusted decrease in LRTI visits [ 21 ]. During 2016–2018, researchers with Alaska Native Tribal Health Organizations evaluated the feasibility of providing in-hospital environmental health consults for caregivers of children <5 years old hospitalised at the Alaska Native Medical Center with respiratory infections or asthma [ 34 ]. Caregivers reported changes in household behaviours that were specifically addressed in the consult or Healthy Homes Toolkit.…”

Evaluation of the implementation and clinical effects of an intervention to improve medical follow-up and health outcomes for Aboriginal children hospitalised with chest infections

“…This study demonstrated a reduction in respiratory symptoms at 6-month follow-up. 28 The implications for improved health outcomes and disease prevention for First Nations through comprehensive and tailored interventions for consumers and healthcare providers are encouraging, especially within the context of the heavy burden of chronic disease, particularly following episodes of critical illness. 29 Further, our study's improved primary and secondary outcomes help strengthen the claim by both the Australian government and First Nations Australian leaders 30 that successful reduction of health inequities between First Nations and other Australians requires co-led and co-designed initiatives.…”

Infectious diseases in Indigenous populations in North America: learning from the past to create a more equitable future

“…The researchers found that improving household ventilation, replacing woodstoves, and providing in-home education resulted in decreased self-reported respiratory symptoms, clinic visits for respiratory illness, and school absenteeism. 135 …”