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( last updated 7/7/07 )

OBJECTIVES

Following the Conference, attendees should be able to:
  1. List human activities that contribute to global warming;

  2. Explain the links between conventional energy sources and consequent degradation of the environment, human health, and human rights;

  3. Identify demographic groups most vulnerable to adverse health effects of environmental degradation and rapid climate change;

  4. Describe the breakdown of medical and public health infrastructure and the disintegration of social networks associated with global warming related severe weather events;

  5. Describe the acute and long-term mental health consequences of severe weather events associated with global warming;

  6. Describe the role of health care providers as natural and respected community leaders to alert the public about the health threats presented by global warming;

  7. Utilize tools and best practices relevant to health care professionals, concerned citizens, and business leaders to address the complex health challenges posed by global warming;

  8. Provide evidence of healthy policies and behaviors to effectively address global warming at local, national, and global levels;

  9. Describe an alternative understanding of security based on health, human rights, and a healthy global environment.



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