Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN’s Post

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), climate change's effects on seasonality, air quality, and extreme heat all exacerbate respiratory issues, such as asthma. Lung disease research is critical to human health in a warming world. At Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, faculty in the Environmental and Occupational Health department are training the next generation of lung disease scientists. The professors mentored 10 students from across the country through The National Institutes of Health-funded REAL-DEAL program, which aimed to promote #DEIA in lung disease research. The students gained work experience, career and leadership guidance, and confidence. Meanwhile, they found novel data related to asthma and lung disease in response to environmental triggers. Read more about their experiences and what's next: https://lnkd.in/gg-j8H6K #EnvironmentalHealth #LungDiseaseResearch #DiversityInSTEM

The #ClimateCrisis is a health crisis 🏭 A new review by WHF leadership summarizes the impact of environmental factors such as #ClimateChange, #AirPollution and metal exposure on the cardiovascular system, and how these specifically affect people living in low- and middle-income countries. The key highlights: 🔑 Climate change affects our heart and blood vessels through changes in blood pressure, problems with the inner lining of blood vessels, alterations in cholesterol levels and the development of artery-clogging plaques (atherosclerosis). 🔑 Air pollution is the world’s largest single environmental risk, which disproportionately affects those living in low-resource settings. 🔑 Metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and lead also intervene in the development and progression of cardiovascular disease. 🔑 There is an urgent need for simple measures that can be implemented at the individual level, along with policy interventions for the global population. ⬇️ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gfnXw28j ✍️ Authors: Karen Sliwa-Hahnle, Charle Viljoen, Mark R. Miller, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Krishna Kumar, Friedrich Thienemann, Daniel José Piñeiro, Poornima Prabhakaran, Jagat Narula MD PhD, Fausto Pinto.

Climate change & pollution are the biggest threats to mankind. Check out the recent publication of our Neglected Cardiovascular Disease and Air Pollution Expert Groups at the World Heart Federation | #climatechange #airpollution #pollution #globalhealth

🌟 Honored to Have Spoken at the Endometriosis Awareness Event 🌟 I had the privilege of serving as a guest speaker at a recent Endometriosis Awareness Event “EndoRun” hosted by Krishna Nursing & Paramedical Institute, where I discussed the critical correlation between climate change and endometriosis. Endometriosis affects millions globally, and its impact extends far beyond the realms of reproductive health. Through my presentation, I aimed to shed light on how environmental factors, particularly those associated with climate change, contribute to the prevalence and severity of this condition. Climate change isn't just about rising temperatures; it's about the profound disruptions it causes to our ecosystems and health. Research increasingly indicates that environmental toxins and pollutants resulting from climate change can disrupt hormonal balance, exacerbating conditions like endometriosis. By understanding and addressing these connections, we can pave the way for more holistic approaches to healthcare and environmental sustainability. Let's continue raising awareness and fostering discussions on how we can mitigate the impacts of climate change on public health. #EndometriosisAwareness #ClimateChange #Healthcare #EnvironmentalSustainability #GuestSpeaker #AwarenessEvent

Raising awareness about environmental toxins has never been more critical, especially when it comes to the health of our youngest and most vulnerable. Recent studies have shed light on the concerning issue of environmental toxins' impact on infants, even before birth. The Environmental Working Group conducted research revealing an average of 200 industrial chemicals and pollutants present in the umbilical cord blood of newborns. These substances include a range of consumer product ingredients, pesticides, and waste byproducts . Another significant study from UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco found that low-income and Latina pregnant women were exposed to a wide array of environmental pollutants, with these chemicals often found at higher levels in newborns than in their mothers. This research underscores the transmission of pollutants through the placenta, potentially affecting fetal development. The EPA has also recognized the vulnerability of children to environmental contaminants, studying how everyday environments, children’s behaviors, and consumer product use contribute to their exposure. The agency's research highlights the need for comprehensive understanding and intervention to protect children from such exposures from an early age. These findings collectively underscore the critical need for increased awareness to reduce exposure to environmental toxins. For those interested in the detailed findings and implications of these studies, I encourage exploring the research further: - Environmental Working Group's analysis of newborns' umbilical cord blood: EWG's Human Toxome Project https://lnkd.in/dCd4_eea - UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco's study on pregnant women and their newborns' exposure to toxic chemicals: UCSF News Services https://lnkd.in/dt32Td9F - EPA's research on children's exposure to environmental toxins: EPA's Children's Research https://lnkd.in/dBUXwY6w We all play a pivotal role in advocating for safer environments, ensuring healthier beginnings and a brighter future for all. It starts with awareness. #Responsibility #Future #HealthyLifestyle #HealthForSuccess

A recent review publication in Pediatric Research explores how climate change worsens current health disparities, with severe consequences for children and future generations. "In order to mitigate the crisis of inequity accompanying the climate crisis, systemic action must be taken on a global scale – with a focus on protecting children and future generations, and in empowering youth-led environmental activism and engagement in climate policy," the authors write. CIGH Director Michele Barry and Human and Planetary Health Manager Erika Veidis were co-authors on this publication led by researchers with Stanford's Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research and the PRESENCE Canter, Stanford University School of Medicine. Read the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/gs6hNUJp #globalhealth #healthequity #climatechange

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Dr. William Greene, CIO of Hevolution Foundation, at Longevity Summit Dublin 2024, emphasizes the urgent need to shift from treating symptoms to preventing age-related diseases. Hevolution is investing $400M to catalyze research and innovation in healthspan science.! Key takeaways from his talk: • "The compression of Health span... is the climate change crisis of human biology." • By 2100, 20% of the global population will be over 65. • We're living a decade with chronic disease - and it's increasing. • Hevolution aims to "extend maximum human healthy life span for the benefit of all." • Focus on scalable interventions for everyone, not just expensive solutions for a few. Watch Dr. Greene’s talk: https://lnkd.in/gtiVcucr #HealthyAging #Longevity #Hevolution #HealthspanScience #LSD2024 Martin O 'Dea Aubrey de Grey

 I am delighted to share our recently published article, "Private vs. public emergency visits for mental health due to heat: An indirect socioeconomic assessment of heat vulnerability and healthcare access, in Curitiba, Brazil." Our findings showed that patients from the public system (SUS) are more vulnerable to heat than private ones, who likely have better adaptation capacity (e.g., air conditioning). This highlights i) how climate change potentializes inequalities and ii) how urgent it is to increase equity between healthcare systems as temperatures continue to increase. 

Recommendations Address Impact of Climate Change on Child Health: climate change's impact on child health should be a focus in clinical practice. Physicians can lead by example in promoting sustainability, starting with reducing home energy use. https://buff.ly/3wuY8sb