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Why Climate Change is a Healthcare Crisis
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Climate change is a public health crisis, and many medical professional associations are sounding the alarm.
In this episode, Dr. Zanetta shares her experience as an oncologist treating patients during increasingly frequent hurricanes and tropical storms. The Docs talk about the rise of chronic kidney disease due to increasing chronic dehydration, environmental racism, and the devastating impact of natural disasters on US islands and territories.
What can we do?
Dr. Tiffany shares how “living with a lighter touch” and gardening is lowering her stress levels and carbon footprint and Dr. Karen talks about how simple changes like turning off lights and advocating for climate-friendly changes in your workplace can help.
Join us this April for Earth Month! The Docs will be highlighting issues that impact the Earth and your health.
Resources:
Statement on Climate Change: American College of Nephrology
Call for Emergency Action on Climate Change: The Lancet
American Medical Association Policy on Climate as a Healthcare Crisis
Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!
3 Black Docs
Dr. Karen Winkfield
Dr. Zanetta Lamar
94 επεισόδια
Manage episode 359224135 series 2816013
Climate change is a public health crisis, and many medical professional associations are sounding the alarm.
In this episode, Dr. Zanetta shares her experience as an oncologist treating patients during increasingly frequent hurricanes and tropical storms. The Docs talk about the rise of chronic kidney disease due to increasing chronic dehydration, environmental racism, and the devastating impact of natural disasters on US islands and territories.
What can we do?
Dr. Tiffany shares how “living with a lighter touch” and gardening is lowering her stress levels and carbon footprint and Dr. Karen talks about how simple changes like turning off lights and advocating for climate-friendly changes in your workplace can help.
Join us this April for Earth Month! The Docs will be highlighting issues that impact the Earth and your health.
Resources:
Statement on Climate Change: American College of Nephrology
Call for Emergency Action on Climate Change: The Lancet
American Medical Association Policy on Climate as a Healthcare Crisis
Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media!
3 Black Docs
Dr. Karen Winkfield
Dr. Zanetta Lamar
94 επεισόδια
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