Critical Steps To Address Climate, Health, And Equity

Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to human health and well-being in the United States. In this article, part of the National Academy of Medicine's Vital Directions for Health and Health Care: Priorities for 2025 initiative, we outline key strategies to address climate change, health, and equity, using a public health approach. We focus on three critical areas: transitioning to clean energy sources, upgrading health infrastructure, and scaling public health and health care resilience. Priorities for action must be coupled with further research to ensure the equitable implementation of climate solutions, create effective communication strategies, and build public support and momentum. Addressing the climate crisis requires urgent, coordinated action across sectors. With concerted effort, the health sector can play a vital role in mitigating climate change and protecting the population's health.

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Health Affairs
Published
2025-01-22
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https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2024.01008
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4
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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Abstract

Climate change poses an unprecedented threat to human health and well-being in the United States. In this article, part of the National Academy of Medicine's Vital Directions for Health and Health Care: Priorities for 2025 initiative, we outline key strategies to address climate change, health, and equity, using a public health approach. We focus on three critical areas: transitioning to clean energy sources, upgrading health infrastructure, and scaling public health and health care resilience. Priorities for action must be coupled with further research to ensure the equitable implementation of climate solutions, create effective communication strategies, and build public support and momentum. Addressing the climate crisis requires urgent, coordinated action across sectors. With concerted effort, the health sector can play a vital role in mitigating climate change and protecting the population's health.

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