Marking a New Understanding of Climate and Health

Birnbaum, Linda S.; Balbus, John; Tart, Kimberly Thigpen

doi:10.1289/ehp.1611410

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“…There is overwhelming evidence that climate change has contributed to: Addressing the genesis, impact, and prognosis for the future of climate change includes implementation of strategies designed to limit global energy consumption, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and slow the rate of warming (Department of Defense [DOD], 2014;Hansen et al, 2013;IPCC, 2014;Santer et al, 2017;USGCRP, 2014). Recent studies also emphasize the relationships between human health and climate change (Birnbaum, Balbus, & Tart, 2016;Ebi, Fawcett, Spiegel, & Tovalin, 2016;Marinucci, Luber, Uejio, Saha, & Hess, 2014;USGCRP, 2017).…”

Section: Physical Drivers Of Climate Changementioning

confidence: 99%

Climate Change and Health: The Nurse’s Role in Policy and Practice

Levin¹,

Chandler²

2018

Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness

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Describe the real and potential impacts of climate change on human health. 2. Appreciate the physical drivers of climate change. 3. Describe the nurse's role in mitigation and adaptation efforts to reduce climate change impacts on human health. 4. List vulnerable populations at most risk for poor health outcomes related to climate change. 5. Identify new studies that confirm observed climate changes and validate climate models. 6. Describe areas in practice and advocacy where nurses can contribute to addressing climate change and health risks, including how Green Teams can benefit an organization. KEY MESSAGESWidespread scientific consensus exists that the world's climate is changing. Some of these changes will likely include more variable weather, heat waves, heavy precipitation events, flooding, droughts, more intense storms, sea level rise, and air pollution. Each of these impacts could negatively affect population health. While climate change is a global issue, the effects of climate change will vary across geographical regions and populations, with vulnerable populations at higher risk for adverse health consequences. Healthcare professionals recognize that there is a direct and indirect connection between climate change and human health.

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Section: Physical Drivers Of Climate Changementioning

confidence: 99%