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Episode Synopsis
How does climate change affect health? What are some successful approaches from public health's past that we can use to tackle this challenge today? And most importantly: how can we all work together to combat this growing crisis? In this episode of Contagious Conversations, Dr. Judy Monroe, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation, discusses these questions and more. For full episode transcription, visit Contagious Conversations. Key Takeaways: [1:56] Dr. Monroe shares how climate change is impacting health right now. [3:00] Dr. Monroe explains the ways climate change is impacting global health. [5:31] How can we all work to combat this crisis? [7:06] Dr. Monroe explains the urgency around having a national conversation about health and climate change. [8:43] Dr. Monroe discusses the successful approaches from the past that we should consider to protect public health today. [9:48] Has the COVID-19 pandemic served as a catalyst to understand the importance of public health? [11:49] Which populations are most vulnerable to climate change and why? [13:06] Dr. Monroe talks about the role that partnerships play in bringing the message of health to the forefront of the climate change conversation. [13:42] Dr. Monroe explains what the CDC Foundation is doing to advance this issue. [17:11] Dr. Monroe speaks about the biggest challenges ahead with tackling this issue. [17:53] How will the question of health equity inform the overall message of health as a cornerstone of climate change action? [18:32] Dr. Monroe shares her thoughts about the future of public health. Mentioned in This Episode: CDC Foundation: Climate Change and Health
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