Climate Change and Health: A Resource Guide

Resources for Health Care Providers to Take Action Now

Climate change is one of the most challenging issues of our time and health care providers can play an important role in addressing the effects of climate change. While the magnitude of the problem requires attention by all citizens of the world, small actions taken by many can have enormous ramifications for our planet.

Numerous resources exist to help health care providers take actions or advise others to act to affect issues related to climate change. The resources included here are meant to be a starting point and do not represent all that are available. Your input is welcome and will be considered when these resources are updated on an annual basis.

• Background
• Health Effects
  • Direct
  • Indirect
• At Risk Populations
  • Children
  • Older Adults
  • Poor and Minority Groups
  • Workers
  • Immuno-Compromised Individuals
• Strategies and Resources to Assess Health Effects
• Implications for Health Care Providers
• Core Action Strategies
• Sample Education Tools
  • Clients
  • Workers
  • Students
• References

Drafting Committee:

Brenda Afzal, MS, RN
Laura Anderko, RN PhD
Elizabeth Blackburn, RN, BSN
Patricia Butterfield, PhD, RN, FAAN
Stephanie Chalupka, EdD, APRN, BC, CNS, FAAOHN
Denise Choiniere. RN, BSN
Carolyn Hubbard, MA
Lil Mood, RN, MPH, FAAN
Grace Paranzino, MS, RN, CHES, FAAOHN
Bonnie Rogers, DrPH, COHN-S, FAAN

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