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The role of the health sector in tackling climate change: A narrative review

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  • Or, Zeynep
  • Seppänen, Anna-Veera

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Climate change is one of the largest threats to population health and has already affected the ecosystem, food production, and health and wellbeing of populations all over the world. The healthcare sector is responsible for around 5 % of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide and can play a key role in reducing global warming.

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  • Or, Zeynep & Seppänen, Anna-Veera, 2024. "The role of the health sector in tackling climate change: A narrative review," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 143(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:143:y:2024:i:c:s0168851024000630
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2024.105053
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