Climate Change Policy Statement
Community 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.
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 continue to worsen as climate changes advance. Moreover, it is apparent that the very young and very old, as well as those of low-income and minority communities, are and will continue to be disproportionately affected by climate change.
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 in the environment and extreme weather events, in addition to the introduction of unprecedented pathology and worsening of existing chronic disease. Many of these associated health impacts have a direct result in the provision of emergency medical care and, therefore, are directly relevant to the practice of emergency medicine.
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 principal driver of climate change. Burning fossil fuels is...