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Medical Society Policy Statements

Posted August 28, 2020 Medical Society Policy Statements

Wisconsin Medical Society: Climate Change Position Resolution

The Wisconsin Medical Society endorses the scientific consensus and findings of the 5th Assessment Report of the UN IPCC.
Posted April 18, 2020 Medical Society Policy Statements

International Federation Gynecology and Obstetrics: Statement on the Climate Crisis and Health

Emergent evidence from a broad coalition of international researchers and the medical community has demonstrated that the current climate crisis presents an imminent health risk to pregnant women, the developing....

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Posted May 9, 2019 Medical Society Policy Statements

IDSA Policy on Preparing for the Infectious Diseases Complications Related to Climate Change

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) supports policies to address the projected impact of climate change on public health in the U.S. and globally.
Posted May 7, 2019 Medical Society Policy Statements

American Psychiatric Association: Action Proposal on Divestment

The American Psychiatric Association and the APA Foundation work in a timely and fiscally responsible manner to end all financial investments or relationships (divestment) with companies that generate the majority....

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Posted May 7, 2019 Medical Society Policy Statements

American Psychiatric Association: Position Statement on Mental Health and Climate Change

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recognizes that climate change poses a threat to public health, including mental health. Those with mental health disorders are disproportionately impacted by the consequences of....

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Posted May 7, 2019 Medical Society Policy Statements

American Association of Community Psychiatrists Position Statement: Mental Health and Climate Change

The American Association of Community Psychiatrists (AACP) recognizes that climate change poses significant threats to public health in general and to mental health in particular. Persons with mental illnesses and....

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Posted January 8, 2019 Medical Society Policy Statements

American College of Preventive Medicine – Climate Change Policy Recommendations

The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) recognizes climate change as a threat to human health. Therefore, ACPM advocates for public health engagement and action on climate change including adoption....

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Posted October 12, 2018 Medical Society Policy Statements

American Academy of Pediatrics – Montana Chapter

Climate Change Policy Statement
Posted July 28, 2018 Medical Society Policy Statements

American Academy of Dermatology | Position Statement On Climate and Health

There is a strong consensus among professional societies of physicians that the health and well-being of Americans are being adversely affected by climate change, and that these health concerns will....

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Posted June 30, 2018 Medical Society Policy Statements

Policy Statement: Impact of Climate Change on Public Health and Implications for Emergency Medicine

Climate change has significant impact on human health, health care systems, and public health infrastructure. Human health is impacted by the increased frequency and severity of diseases exacerbated by changes....

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Posted June 21, 2018 Medical Society Policy Statements

AMA Resolution: Divest from Fossil Fuels

Submitted by:  American Association of Public Health Physicians WHEREAS the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has concluded that the burning of fossil fuels by humans to generate energy is the....

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Posted May 30, 2018 Medical Society Policy Statements

ACOEM Guidance Statement: Responsibilities of the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Provider in the Treatment and Prevention of Climate Change-Related Health Problems

Posted July 4, 2017 Medical Society Policy Statements

American Psychiatric Association 2016 – Mental Health and Climate Change

Posted April 19, 2016 Medical Society Policy Statements

Climate Change and Health: A Position Paper of the American College of Physicians

Posted January 4, 2016 Medical Society Policy Statements

ACOG 2016 Position Statement: Climate Change & Women’s Health

American Academy of Pediatrics
Posted November 4, 2015 Medical Society Policy Statements

American Academy of Pediatrics – Global Climate Change and Children’s Health

National Medical Association - Climate Change Resolution
Posted April 6, 2014 Medical Society Policy Statements

National Medical Association – Climate Change and Health 2014

Posted January 4, 2014 Medical Society Policy Statements

American Medical Association (AMA): H-135.938 Global Climate Change and Human Health (Reaffirmed 2014)

Posted March 15, 2012 Medical Society Policy Statements

American Thoracic Society 2012 – Workshop Report: Climate Change and Human Health

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