PPT-Climate Change and the Health of People with Existing Medical Conditions

What is it An assessment of the risks climate change poses to human health in the United States An Interagency product of the US Global Change Research Program USGCRP Part of the ongoing National Climate Assessment NCA process. Fiona Armstrong. convenor@caha.org.au. . www.caha.org.au. . Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth, Public Health Association of Australia, the Australian Psychological Society, Doctors for the Environment, Australia, the Australian Women’s Health Network, the Australian Nursing Federation, the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Australian Association of Social Workers, the Australian Hospitals and Healthcare Association, the Australian Rural Health Education Network, the Australian Council of Social Service, Australian Health Promotion Association, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, CRANA. Maureen McCue MD PhD. Coordinator Iowa PSR. &. University of Iowa. Global Health Studies/Human Rights. Discussion Goals—an outline of sorts. Who is in the audience, what are their interests, backgrounds? Climate Change Personal Meanings. What is it? . An assessment of the risks . climate change poses to human health in the United . States . An Interagency product of the US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP). Part of the ongoing National Climate Assessment (NCA) process. What is it? . An assessment of the risks . climate change poses to human health in the United . States . An Interagency product of the US Global Change Research Program (USGCRP). Part of the ongoing National Climate Assessment (NCA) process. programs, . challenges and opportunities. Ramkrishna. . Adhikari. Under-Secretary. Ministry of Health. Nepal. Geographical Location of Nepal. 3. Map of Nepal. Why Nepal is more vulnerable to Climate Change impacts? . Key objectives of this session . At the end of this activity, the participants are able to. :. Understand the commonly used climate change related terminologies and their definitions. Rules. Five teams – . Exacerbated by human actions? Yes!. Causation?. Increase in “greenhouse gases” in the atmosphere, producing global warming.. Global warming and its effects:. More extreme weather conditions . Colder winters with more snow possible. our Health . . www.medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org. . Report Released March 15, 2017. Report released with launch (3/15/17). 12 societies, 435,000 doctors. Consortium mission is to inform the public & policymakers about the harmful health effects of climate change and the benefits of climate solutions. Resiliency Mentoring. Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care. Webinar #1 Cohort #1. Site Teams, Access Local Risks, Feedback & Resources. April 25, 2017. 2. Call in via Internet or Phone for Audio. What is climate change and why does it matter for health We146ve all heard of it but what exactly is climate change Greenhouse gases act like a blanket around Earth trapping energy in the atmosphere H Terms to Know. a change in the climate patterns of a place. when everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. small particles that are suspended in the air. colorless, odorless gas that is produced by burning fossil fuels like oil and gas. A Student Exploration of the Global Impacts of Climate . Change on Human Health. Vector-Borne Diseases. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The colors on the map show observed temperature changes over the past 110 years (1901-2012).. Dr. Agnes Soares, Regional Advisor, SDE, PAHO/WHO. CLIMATE AND HEALTH SUMMIT. ALONG SIDE THE 20. TH. CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES. LIMA, PERU, 6. TH. DECEMBER 2014. 1. Regional Plan of Action on Climate Change. A teaching resource for ages 9. –. 11. What other SDGs could this statement link to?. Unpredictable rainfall caused by climate change is making it difficult for many people to grow food to feed their families..