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Planning for the Health Impacts of Climate Change

This NACCHO demonstration project focuses on planning for the public health impact of climate change in order to address the various health risks associated with changing climate patterns and extreme weather events. It covers topics such as heat waves, flooding, air pollution, food safety, and water contamination.

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Planning for the Health Impacts of Climate Change

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  1. Planning for the Health Impacts of Climate Change A NACCHO Demonstration Project 2009-2010

  2. Planning for the Public Health Impact of Climate Change Quiz Bowl

  3. Quiz Bowl According to WA state law, during a declared disaster the Local Health Jurisdiction Health Officer has the authority to manage health-related resources. a) True b) False

  4. Quiz Bowl During a declared disaster, the local Public Health Jurisdiction is responsible for providing safe food and drinking to disaster victims. • True • False Local Public Health is responsible for water and food safety, but is not responsible to provide these resources during a disaster.

  5. Quiz Bowl What is the most frequent form of severe weather experienced in this region? • Heat Waves • Flooding • Droughts

  6. Quiz Bowl The last severe heat event in Western Washington was over 10 years ago. • True • False Last July the northwest experienced a heat wave. At least two deaths were attributed to that event (not in Thurston).

  7. Quiz Bowl Which of the following can occur as a result of a severe weather event: • Disruption of critical infrastructure such as water and power • Limited availability of food • Hampered communication via cell phone, land lines and internet • Limited access to needed health resources

  8. Quiz Bowl There is no connection between climate and infectious disease. • True • False Changes in weather affect the habitat and life cycles of potential disease vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks.

  9. Quiz Bowl Warmer weather can affect the safety of locally grown food. • True • False Vibrio parahaemolyticus is one of the organisms that can cause food poisoning from eating uncooked shellfish; levels increase in warmer water.

  10. Quiz Bowl Which of the following can be a result of sea level rise along in this Region? • Flooding of coastal areas • Salt water contamination of fresh water supplies and soils • Overflow of combined storm water and wastewater sewers

  11. Quiz Bowl Air pollution can trigger which type of attack: • Shark • Panic • Asthma

  12. Quiz Bowl Which two of the items listed below are true about psychological first aid during a disaster. • Provides crisis intervention during a disaster response • Is a mobile inpatient psychiatric facility for use during a disaster • Was an integral part of the December 2008 flood response in Thurston and Lewis Counties

  13. Quiz Bowl In this Region, which demographic group is least likely to be prepared in a disaster? • Senior Citizens • Young adults • Families with young children

  14. Quiz Bowl What was a leading cause of death in the weeks and months following Hurricane Katrina? • Disease from unsafe food and drinking water • Exposure to the elements • Lack of surgical services • Availability of prescription medications

  15. Quiz Bowl During a health emergency which of the following is the lead agency for response and recovery? • Providence St. Peter Hospital • County Emergency Management • Local Public Health

  16. Planning for the Public Health Impact of Climate Change Projected Health Impacts of Climate Change in the South Puget Sound

  17. Climate Trends • Warmer Temperature • Changing Precipitation Patterns • Rising Sea Level

  18. Warmer Temperature Even slight rise means: • more heat waves • poor air quality

  19. Heat Waves • Our region is not accustomed to heat • Impacts: • Young and old • Those with respiratory/other chronic diseases • Pregnant women • Those working outdoors

  20. Heat Waves • Severe sunburn • Heat cramps • Heat exhaustion • Heat stroke “Heat waves are already the most deadly weather-related exposure in the U.S., and account for more deaths annually than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined.” (CDC)

  21. Air Quality • Smog • Dust • Fire – fine particles • Pollen

  22. Air Quality • Asthma • Respiratory disease • Heart attacks

  23. Changing Precipitation Patterns • More concentrated precipitation • More flooding, mudslides, erosion

  24. Flooding • Psychological stress • Contaminated food and water • Barriers to health services & medications

  25. Sea Level Rise

  26. More water… • Mold • Changing habitat - hantavirus • Vector borne diseases – West Nile Virus

  27. Thank you… • Do you see connections between this and the work that you do? • Comments…questions…ideas?

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