Research approach where scientists partner with community members
CBPR
main type of pollution studied in west oakland
diesel exhaust
what was the neighborhood studied in the article
west oakland
breathing in polluted air cases this type of exposure
inhalation
sharing health information with the public to increase awareness
communication
People living in the community involved in the research
Residents
large vehicles that produce a lot of diesel pollution
trucks
the california city where the neighborhood is located
oakland
scientific field studying pollution's effect on populations
environmental health
public health campaigns often use TV, radio, and this broad platform
social media
Working together between researchers and communities
tiny harmful particles found in diesel pollution
trucks
term describing unequal pollution exposure among communities
environmental racism
main gas humans breathe to survive
teaching people how to protect their health through information
health education
Local group that worked with researchers to address pollution
coalition
air pollution measurement process used in the study
monitoring
term describing fair treatment in environmental policies
environmental justice
scientific field studying health of populations
public health
printed materials often used to share health messages
flyers
Research approach involving shared decision-making with communities
participatory research
Fuel commonly used by trucks that contributes to air pollution in West Oakland
diesel fuel
major shipping location contributing to pollution
port
common respiratory disease linked to air pollution
asthma
trust between public health officials and communities helps improve this
credibility