This episode explores the profound and accelerating impact of climate change on human health and medical practice. It details how shifting environmental patterns are already increasing cases of heat-related illness, respiratory issues, and vector-borne diseases. Beyond patient care, the text highlights that the healthcare industry itself is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions through energy use and medical waste. To address these challenges, the source provides actionable strategies for clinicians and health systems, such as reducing low-value care and improving facility sustainability. Ultimately, it calls for a transition from treating individual symptoms to recognizing and mitigating the systemic environmental factors reshaping modern medicine.
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