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Environmental Health: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians.
- Source :
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Annals of Internal Medicine . Nov2022, Vol. 175 Issue 11, p1591-1593. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Environmental health refers to the health effects associated with environmental factors, such as air pollution, water contamination, and climate change. Environmental hazards are associated with poor outcomes in common diseases, including diabetes and heart disease. In this position paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) seeks to inform physicians about environmental health and offers policymakers recommendations to reduce the adverse health consequences of climate change, improve air and water quality, reduce exposure to toxic substances, and address environmental injustice. ACP affirms that all communities, including people of color, people with low income, and marginalized populations, deserve to live in a healthy environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00034819
- Volume :
- 175
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Annals of Internal Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 160203005
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.7326/M22-1864