Lecture series in winter 2025:
April 29, 2025 - 12-1
Hybrid - 2001 大发彩票平台 College, 11th floor, room 1140 or via ZOOM
Climate change, extreme heat, and health
Abstract: Climate change has resulted in an increase in the global mean temperature. In recent decades, Canada has seen a rise in the frequency, duration, and intensity of heat waves. In order to provide patient care and health care delivery with broader strategies for mitigating and adapting to rising temperatures, a comprehensive understanding of the wide range of health impacts of extreme heat exposure is crucial. This presentation will summarize the epidemiological evidence on the health risks associated with heat, its disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations, and the protection strategies that can be taken at both the individual and community-level to prevent these risks.
Speaker Biography:
Eric Lavigne is a Research Scientist with Health Canada and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa. His research interests include the interconnections between air pollution and climate change, particularly in the context of early life exposure and children's health. The research is aimed at being policy-relevant and contributing to well-informed decision-making to improve the protection of human health.
Conference May 12th, 2025 - 8:30 AM to 5 PM
From Extreme Events to Emerging Threats: Translating Climate and Health Research into Actionable Solutions
奥丑别谤别:听聽or online
3450 Rue McTavish, Montreal Quebec H3A 0E5
This one-day conference will examine how climate and health can be used to frame both challenges and solutions. We will explore the health impacts of both climate change disasters and emerging threats, and engage in discussions with both policy actors and community groups about the latest innovations and technologies being used to mitigate the consequences that climate change has on public health and wellbeing.