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An Introduction to Climate Change and Health

Mon, 12/04/2010 (All day)
London

This one day course shows how climate change affects health and what you can do now to reduce the threat to health.

Information:

The facts about greenhouse gas emissions The health impacts of climate change, in the UK and around the world Health and the natural environment The health benefits of action on climate change – such as reductions in health inequalities, heart disease and cancer

Action:

How to influence national and international policy Planning a healthy, sustainable, low carbon community Reducing your own carbon footprint How to help others change their behaviour Action in the community How to help organisations take action Who is it suitable for? Any health practitioner, working in any setting, with an interest in making a difference.

Venue:

RSPH [Royal Society for Public Health] Head Office in Market Towers, London SW8 5NQ

 

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