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| The Health Sector on the Front Lines |
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In the age of climate change, the health sector finds itself on the front lines, confronting and adapting to a changing landscape and shifting burden of disease. By working to reduce carbon pollution in the atmosphere, while developing forward looking adaptation strategies, we can protect human health, saving lives and money. Indeed, the health sector can play a leadership role in developing and modeling climate solutions for the rest of society. |
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| Be Informed |
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| Reports & Publications |
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WHO-HCWH Climate Report: Healthy Hospitals, Healthy Planet, Healthy People: Addressing Climate Change in Health Care Settings (pdf)
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| Europe: HCWH Supports Committee Vote For a 30% EU Reduction Target in GHG Emissions by 2020 |
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| by HCWH Europe |
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Health Care Without Harm Europe and Health and Environment Alliance, both leading health and environment groups working at the European level, voiced their strong approval following the ENVI Committee vote in support for a 30% EU reduction target in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. According to Dr. Pendo Maro, Senior Policy Advisor, HCWH/HEAL Europe, "This vote paves the way for strong climate policies in the EU that will protect public health." more |
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| India: Scientists Link Rising Temperatures and Humidity to the Spread of Mosquito-borne Diseases |
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| by China Dialogue |
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Based on regional climate projections made by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), a group of scientists from the National Institute of Malaria Research looked at the effect of climate change on malaria transmission in four regions in India – the Himalayas, the coast, the north-east and the Western Ghats. The IITM predicts that temperatures and rainfall intensity in the Himalayan region will. Based on these projections and their own field observations, Dhiman and his colleagues conclude that malaria is likely to spread into new areas and affect people for a longer period every year. more |
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| Australia: Health Professionals Call on Medical Colleges to Take Leading Role in Addressing Climate Change |
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| by Doctors for the Environment Australia |
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Australia has experienced increased morbidity and mortality from additional heat related deaths, increased health problems from extreme weather events and increased mental health burden in rural areas from financial stress from failed crop harvests. In this regard and according to Health Professionals from the Organization Doctors for the Environment Australia, it is the role of all professional medical colleges to recognise that climate change is a current and growing health problem that has to be adressed. more |
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| Sweden: Seminar on Climate Change and Human Health |
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| by Climate and Health Net |
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The Seminar that will take place on June 10th, in Betula, Norrlands University
hospital, Umeå, Sweden, will focus on climate change and human health. During the seminar world-leading scientists will present, analyze and discuss direct and indirect effects on human health arising from the changing climate but also on ways of adapting to these effects. more |
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| US: New Study Links Chronic Disease, Climate Change, Nutrition and Agriculture |
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| by Institute for a Sustainable Future |
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In the paper called "Common Drivers, Common Solutions: Chronic disease, Climate Change, Nutrition and Agriculture", Jamie Harvie (Institute for a Sustainable Future Ted Schettler (Science and Environmental Health Network), Leslie Mikkelsen (Prevention Institute) and Cornelia Flora (Iowa State University) discuss the food system as a driver of climate change and summarize the links among diet, the food system, and common chronic diseases. The authors also provide several examples and explore the climate-related impacts of treating select diet-related diseases in the healthcare sector. more |
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