Respiratory Health, Pulmonary Function and Local Engagement in Urban Communities Near Oil Development.

ABSTRACT Background: Modern oil development frequently occurs in close proximity to human populations. Los Angeles, California is home to the largest urban oil field in the country with thousands of active oil and gas wells in very close proximity to homes, schools and parks, yet little is known about potential health impacts. The neighborhoods along the Las Cienagas oil fields are situated in South LA, densely populated by predominantly low-income Black and Latinx families, many of whom are primarily Spanish-speakers. Methods: A cross-sectional community-based study was conducted between January 2017 and August 2019 among residents living