Climate, Health, and Equity - The Case for Collective Action from the Health System

Explore the critical intersection of climate change, health, and equity in this 58-minute lecture. Delve into the urgent need for collective action from the health system to address the imminent threats posed by climate change to individual and population health. Examine the health sector's significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and the moral obligation of clinicians and health professionals to emphasize the profound impacts of climate change on human health and equity at the national level. Gain insights into efforts by the US National Academy of Medicine and other organizations addressing this crucial issue. Learn about strategies to raise awareness of immediate threats to patient health and discover proactive approaches for the health sector to combat the climate crisis while promoting health equity.