Planetary Health Flashcards
define plantary health
a rapidly developing field of study and collective movement that aims to protect the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and ecosystems
define anthropocene
term used to refer to a biological age characterized by human impacts on the environment and the ramifications of those impacts
define biodiversity
refers to the diverse forms of life that are found in an area; fundamental to human health
define climate change
long term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns primarily driven by human activities
define climate/environmental justice
a movement to address the social, racial, economic and environmental justice issues associated with climate change
what is the “triple threat” to environment the CNA refers to?
- climate change
- biodiversity loss
- pollution
what factors of planetary health impact human health?
- air quality
- food production
- disease exposure
- extreme weather events
- access to freshwater
what is climate anxiety?
negative emotional and mental health (helplessness, grief, etc) impacts connected to climate change and the impacts on health and the environment
