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    Environmental Health and Climate Change

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on environmental health and climate change, including air pollution, climate change, climate counseling, diet modifications, environmental health, health impacts of climate change, and severe weather events. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 2 years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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    Nov 14, 2022 How Health Care Can Break the "Harm-Treat-Harm" Climate Emissions Cycle
    Nov 15, 2021 Climate Change and the Local Environment: Communicating with Your Patients about Health Impacts [Curbside Consultation]
    Sep 06, 2021 Alliance of international health journals calls for emergency action to limit climate change
    Nov 15, 2019 The Changing Climate: Managing Health Impacts
    Nov 15, 2019 Climate Change Health Impacts: A Role for the Family Physician [Editorials]
    Nov 15, 2019 Climate Change: What the Science Tells Us [Editorials]
    Jul 01, 2019 Lead Poisoning in Children   PtEd
    Apr 15, 2019 Heat-Related Illnesses   Alg   DDx
    Sep 01, 2018 Radon: A Leading Environmental Cause of Lung Cancer [Editorials]
    Feb 01, 2017 The Health Hazards of Air Pollution—Implications for Your Patients [Editorials]
    Mar 15, 2016 Eating Less Meat: A Healthy and Environmentally Responsible Dietary Choice [Editorials]
    Aug 01, 2011 The Physician's Role in Efforts to Slow Global Warming [Editorials]
    Aug 01, 2011 Slowing Global Warming: Benefits for Patients and the Planet   Alg   PtEd
    Jan 15, 2010 Outdoor Air Pollutants and Patient Health   PtEd

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