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Climate Change and Human Health

Tagged:
climate change, greenhouse gasses, climate health, human health, pollution, mitigation, adaption, environmental health, carbon footprint, carbon emissions
June 2021
Health Promotion & Public Health | Policy Statement
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Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC recognizes the significant impact climate change has on human health and the need for everyone to work to reduce the rate at which climate change occurs. As such, Doctors of BC policy supports climate change prevention, mitigation and adaption measures. This includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the health care system, identifying the potential impacts of climate change through physician training and health impact assessments to maximize potential health benefits and reduce risks. Watch this animated video for an overview of our policy.

Safe Cycling Infrastructure

Tagged:
health promotion, public health, motor vehicles, pollution, climate change, cycling
January 2020
Health Promotion & Public Health | Resolution

Doctors of BC Position: To reduce both risk of injury and harms associated with traffic-related air pollution, Doctors of BC advocates for cycling infrastructure that, where possible and to the greatest extent possible, is separated from motor vehicle traffic.

Improving Collaboration in Times of Crisis: Integrating Physicians in Disaster Preparedness and Health Emergency Management

Tagged:
Emergency management, disaster preparedness, crisis, climate change, environmental health, emergency preparedness
November 2018
Disaster and Health Emergency Planning | Policy Paper
Link 1.85 MB

Doctors of BC Position: Doctors and other health care providers play a critical role when disasters strike. Doctors of BC recommends raising physician awareness of training and leadership opportunities, promoting practical resources to prepare physicians for emergencies, and by promoting CME training on emergency preparedness planning. To better incorporate the health system in emergency preparedness planning, a Health Emergency Framework should be developed.