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The carbon footprint of health care delivery in Western Australia's public health system

Authors :
Irwin, Amanda
Malik, Arunima
Vyas, Aditya
Bateman, Catherine
Joyce, Sarah
Source :
The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific; July 2024, Vol. 48 Issue: 1
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Health systems have a dual imperative to take action on climate change. First, they must develop climate resilient health services in response to the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on health. Second, they must reduce their own carbon footprint since health systems are a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26666065
Volume :
48
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs66513002
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2024.101115