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Going green in dermatology

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Climate change is real and is relevant to dermatology. In a survey-based study of 148 dermatologists, most felt responsible for educating patients (77.2% ± 6.7%), peers (84.6% ± 0.8%), and policymakers (88.6% ± 5.1%) on climate change, whereas a smaller proportion reported that they would feel comfortable discussing this topic (37.2% ± 7.8%).1 Dermatologists could evaluate their contributions to carbon emissions, be informed about the impact of climate change on the skin, educate patients, and advocate for policy changes to protect public health.

Source: JAAD reviews.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jdrv.2024.11.007

Authors: Rahib K. Islam, Victoria T. Tong, Shari R. Lipner

Institutions: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, Weill Cornell Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change and Health Impacts

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000