Hwang speaks with CNN about long-term cancer risk among firefighters
Published: April 24, 2025
Jooyeon Hwang, PhD recently spoke to CNN about the long-term health risks for firefighters battling wildfires in Southern California.
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Hwang’s research focuses on the evaluation of occupational exposures to contaminants and the adverse health effects for those working in various industries, including mining, agriculture, and public safety. She has also developed new assessment methods to characterize occupational and environmental exposures for health studies.
The Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health is part of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health