Section: Module 4: Lesson 1: Vulnerable groups to climate change | Climate Change and Public Health | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Identify adverse conditions that define a vulnerable group of people to climate change.
    • Compare and contrast climate change-related vulnerabilities with their dire impact on public health systems especially during a health emergency.
    Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this lesson: 1 hour and 33 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      IPCC Summary for Policymakers - Observed Changes URL
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      Read the content under the heading "Exposure and Vulnerability" (Click on 1.5 on the left of the screen). (3 minutes)
      The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

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      Fourth National Climate Assessment URL
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      Read the content under the heading "Key Message 1 Climate Change Affects the Health of All Americans" and "Key Message 2 Exposure and Resilience Vary Across Populations and Communities" on pages 543-548. (19 minutes)
      U.S. Global Change Research Program

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      Protecting Vulnerable Communities from Climate Impacts URL
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      Watch the entire video. (95 minutes)

      Environmental and Energy Study Institute

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      Impact of extreme weather events and climate change for health and social care systems URL
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      Read the content under the heading "Review findings regarding observed impacts of extreme weather on health service infrastructure", until the heading "Findings regarding potential future impacts of extreme weather on health services in light of projected climate change and potential for adaptation". (9 minutes)
      BioMed Central Limited