Publications by authors named "Gillian Ritcey"
Healthc Manage Forum
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Climate change creates major public health issues, leading to higher demand for health services due to illnesses from climate effects like vector-borne diseases and extreme weather.
- The damage from worsening weather also jeopardizes healthcare infrastructure and disrupts supply chains, making it harder for health systems to respond effectively.
- Interestingly, the healthcare sector itself contributes significantly to climate change, producing about 5% of global emissions, necessitating a coordinated effort in Canada for a climate-resilient, low-carbon healthcare system.
