Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors’ Post

ASPPH member, University of Washington School of Public Health, is investigating how rain and aging sewer systems can impact public health. When broken pipes leak harmful pathogens, communities face increased health risks. Learn more about this critical environmental issue and what steps we can take to protect public health. https://lnkd.in/gkBnVqxu

Here’s what’s going on in global health ⬇️

Water is life. It is woven into every aspect of our existence and is key for our survival. It impacts our lives and it serves as the foundation of health, sanitation, and livelihoods, therefore qualifying it as a Social Determinant of Health. With some countries currently facing floods, drought & epidemics of water borne diseases, the world needs to recognize the critical role water plays and will play in securing healthy populations. Gather more insights on, Water: Understanding it's Critical Role as a Social Determinant of Health, through the article I have written as part of the @Institute for Global Health and Development . Access the article here: https://lnkd.in/dqHVi8cP Enjoy.

When you think of health crises, you probably think of causes like COVID-19 or influenza and less about environmental or climate-related factors like wildfires and extreme heat. But the truth is, environmental threats must be addressed with the same urgency as other public health issues. This white paper explores environmental determinants of health and solutions to support continued access to medication and health services. #TeamCVS

Good to see WHO focus on the big things in life that affect public health with simple pragmatic solutions that work and deliver huge impact globally. High blood pressure being one of the most important and most treatable. Simple and pragmatic approaches are the answer but in many countries with more advanced health care systems remain too complex, over-engineered and too doctor centric for the majority of patients.

Here are some global public health highlights from WHO’s new Results Report. ⬇️

Public health interventions should remain at the heart of health policy and health diplomacy…

Today starts #CommunityHealthImprovementWeek! 🌎 #DYK that the #OneHealth approach can help promote community health. Through its inter-disciplinary approach, the Global One Health Academy aims to tackle shared health threats by exploring the relationships between humans, plants, other animals, the environment. 🔬 Research within the academy covers infectious diseases, food and water solutions, and climate change and related health disparities. Learn more ➡️ go.ncsu.edu/goha

This #EarthDay it's good to see the World Economic Forum focus on the impact of a changing climate on human health. This chart focuses on the impact of droughts and related health outcomes. #ClimateHealth is #PublicHealth, and while we do all we can to mitigate the impact we must continue to invest in public health. As the climate warms, our fragile public health systems will be even more important to protect the health of humans - infectious diseases, safe water, clean air, safe and nutritious food to eat. #WeAreNCPublicHealth https://lnkd.in/ePjUMiCj. Virginia Guidry Sarah Hatcher

During each day of National Public Health Week, we focus on a particular public health topic. Today's theme is "Climate Change." https://lnkd.in/geVbAeC9