Respiratory Emergencies in Pediatrics: Associations in Redlining, Air Quality and Traffic Regulation The REPARATION Study during COVID-19
Cleaner air during the COVID-19 lockdown corresponded with fewer pediatric respiratory emergencies, especially in historically marginalized neighborhoods. These findings highlight how structural inequities continue to influence respiratory health and emphasize the need for equitable pollution-reduction policies.
Authors
- Sydney Leibel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9857-7657)
- Tom Beucler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5731-1040)
- Karyssa N. Domingo
- David Hibbert
Institutions
- La Jolla Institute for Immunology (US)
- University of San Diego (US)
- UC San Diego Health System (US)
- University of California San Diego (US)
- Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego (US)
- Centre universitaire de médecine générale et santé publique, Lausanne (CH)
- University of Lausanne (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
- Published
- 2025-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-025-02741-x
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of California, San Diego