謝麗爾·侯德醫生認為，對於貧困和弱勢的人，氣候變遷對健康的影響已經開始出現。富人搬到海拔更高的地區躲避洪水，但有一群原本就有健康問題的人卻受到異常高溫、病媒蚊和氣候仕紳化的威脅。在這場激昂的演講裡，侯德提出了醫生幫助病人遠離氣候相關健康挑戰的方法，並號召醫生、政治家和其他人建立一個同時考量經濟和社會正義的醫療系統。

氣候變遷、健康和貧困的關聯

Climate change is already harming vulnerable communities with rising heat, deadly disease, and worsening chronic illnesses. One woman with asthma had to choose between paying for inhalers or her electric bill just to run her air conditioner. From kidney failure in street vendors to fatal heat episodes for those with lung disease, the health impacts are immediate and severe. Clinicians hold a unique power to recognize early warning signs and spark solutions rooted in justice.

Climate Change Hits The Poor First, Demands A Medical Response

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謝麗爾·侯德: 氣候變遷、健康和貧困的關聯