The Smartest Doctor in the Room

Ep. 164 - Burning Issues: The Impact of Climate Change on Physical and Mental Health


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In this timely episode of The Smartest Doctor in the Room, Dr. Dean Mitchell interviews Dr. Catharina Giudice, an emergency room physician and fellow at the Center for Climate, Health, and Global Environment at Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health. As wildfires ravage cities like Los Angeles and floods sweep through the Southeastern U.S., these 2 doctors (and concerned citizens) bring awareness to the wide-reaching impacts of climate change.

Dr. Giudice shares her insights on the alarming connection between climate-related disasters and our well-being. From the respiratory dangers posed by fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), to the rising mental health crisis sparked by devastating loss and displacement, this episode uncovers the myriad ways climate change manifests within and without.
Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Giudice grapple with tough questions, including how we can respond to climate change denial, the vulnerability of children and pregnant women, and the importance of proactive measures for community resilience.

From health care providers to everyday citizens, everyone has a role to play in addressing the climate crisis. The time to act is now—join us in the fight for a healthier planet!

Interested in Americares' Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics Toolkit? Visit this website: https://www.americares.org/what-we-do/community-health/climate-resilient-health-clinics/#toolkit

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