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Occupational therapy's contributions to combating climate change and lifestyle diseases.

Laura V Garcia DiazJulie Richardson
Published in: Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy (2021)
We argue that by framing the climate change discourse from a health perspective, occupational therapists can contribute to global efforts of combating climate change and lifestyle diseases by supporting individuals to engage in sustainable occupations and communities to facilitate this engagement.
Keyphrases
  • climate change
  • human health
  • metabolic syndrome
  • physical activity
  • cardiovascular disease
  • weight loss
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mental health
  • health information
  • type diabetes
  • quality improvement