The Durham Region Health Department has issued its first of seven reports on the health impacts of climate change. They say climate change affects the qualit
The Durham Region Health Department has issued its first of seven reports on the health impacts of climate change.
The first report, “Understanding the Local Health Impacts of Climate Change”, is an essential background primer that explores current and future health impacts of climate hazards, key factors for assessing climate vulnerability and why some people face greater health risks from the impacts of climate change compared to others.
“With equity and inclusion at its centre, these assessments will be used to support how health systems, municipalities, community organizations and residents plan and respond to the growing impacts of climate change and ensure collective actions are taken to protect all residents.” Some area residents may experience multiple compounded risk factors such as older age, food insecurity and isolation, making climate change a possible “threat multiplier”, worsening existing health inequities while creating the conditions for new ones to emerge.
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