Infant Mortality Decline, Wildfire Smoke Effects, and Measles Outbreak in Ontario

In this episode, Dr. Chi-Ming Chow begins with a welcome and introduction before delving into the topics of the day. He discusses the decline in U.S. infant mortality rates, highlighting the impact of RSV vaccination. The episode then shifts focus to the health effects of wildfire smoke and the broader implications of climate change. Dr. Chow explores an intriguing link between living near golf courses and an increased risk of Parkinson's disease. The conversation continues with an examination of the recent measles outbreak in Ontario and across Canada. Finally, Dr. Chow addresses the trust in digital health data and the influence of politics on this trust. The episode concludes with a summary of key points and a sign-off. (0:00) Welcome and introduction (0:24) Decline in U.S. infant mortality and RSV vaccination impact (3:22) Health effects of wildfire smoke and climate change (6:58) Link between living near golf courses and Parkinson's disease (9:26) Measles outbreak in Ontario and Canada (11:27) Trust in digital health data and political influence (13:54) Conclusion and sign-off