Climate change and women's health: Turning leadership into action.
Jeanne A ConrySteve RobsonPublished in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2022)
Climate change is considered the greatest long-term challenge we face, and it comes with a direct impact on women's health and pregnancy outcomes. There are many balances that physicians make in deciding elements of care, but environmental impact has not been a consideration. Health care leaders must recognize the impact of their decisions on carbon footprints and creatively look towards changes that will improve global conditions.
Keyphrases
- pregnancy outcomes
- climate change
- healthcare
- human health
- pregnant women
- public health
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- primary care
- mental health
- health information
- palliative care
- health promotion
- risk assessment
- type diabetes
- adipose tissue
- chronic pain
- affordable care act
- quality improvement
- health insurance
- social media