Doctors Urge World Leaders To Tackle Climate Change, UK

Main Category: Water - Air Quality / Agriculture
Also Included In: Public Health
Article Date: 26 Nov 2009 - 2:00 PDT

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Responding to research published in the Lancet about climate change and health, Professor Vivienne Nathanson, Head of Science and Ethics at the British Medical Association, said:

"The BMA is pleased to welcome this important work. It clearly shows that taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions can have positive impacts for health.

"Climate change not only contributes to disease and premature death but exacerbates existing health inequalities in the UK and globally. Today's research shows that a reduction in emissions will have a positive effect on health in both high and low-income settings, and that lifestyle changes made by all us will have direct health benefits.

"The BMA is disappointed that, so far, health has not figured significantly on the agenda for the Copenhagen summit. We call on world leaders to move towards solutions that benefit both the environment and individuals."

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British Medical Association

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