Climate Change and Public Health

3 Credits.

Explores the science of how and why the climate is changing, as well as the likely and potential impacts of climate change on public health in developed and developing regions of the world. Discusses how rising sea levels;fossil fuels,worsening air quality; frequency and severity of weather-related disasters; and scarcity of food and drinking water are all influenced by the changing climate. Examinespolicy,behavior, mental health, social determinants of health,economics,sustainablestrategies for mitigation and adaptation, and the role public health professionals can play in these decisions. Synthesizes concepts and knowledge from multiple disciplines through a hands-on, translational project.