Climate Change
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Unless action is taken to curb global climate change, within the next 10 years the earth will pass a “tipping point” beyond which devastating consequences will become unavoidable. It is critical that America’s public health systems understand and adapt to the health implications of climate change. NACCHO invites local health departments (LHDs) to submit applications for support to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, build or strengthen a coalition of community partners, and provide training to LHD staff regarding the long-term consequences of climate change on public health. The purpose of this one-year demonstration project is to provide support to LHDs increasing the level of coordination and communication between disparate programs involved in addressing the public health consequences of climate change. Click here to access a technical assistance presentation for the proposal and here for technical assistance questions. Additional background information about the CDC's Climate Change workgroup is available here. This initiative is funded by the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More » Public Health Approach to Addressing Climate Change There is widespread scientific consensus that the world’s climate is changing. Mounting evidence suggests current and future effects on human health, including injuries and illnesses from severe weather events, floods, and heat exposure. This article recommends a public health approach to addressing climate change. |
