Climate Change and Health Curriculum

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Submitted by Teresa Schicker on Nov 29, 2018 - 9:34am CST

Resource Type: 
Curriculum

Understanding the connection between climate and health is essential for health professionals of all disciplines.

Climate Change and Health: An Interprofessional Response consists of nine short slide decks that can be utilized to introduce the connection between climate change and health to health professionals. They are intended to be used by instructors and programs when teaching about the connection between climate and health in existing courses.

Topics

  • Introduction and Resources
  • Air Pollution
  • Severe Weather
  • Extreme Heat
  • Increasing Allergens
  • Changes in Vector Ecology
  • Water Quality Impact
  • Environmental Degradation
  • Water and Food Supply
Author(s): 
Teddie Potter
Shanda Demorest
Subject: 
Collaborative Practice
Education & Learning
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