Climate Change
Give three examples of natural disasters that have worsened because of climate change.
Floods, Droughts, Tropical Storms, Earthquakes (and others that were not mentioned)
How many people are expected to pass yearly from climate change through the years 2030-2050?
250,000
How has efficiency been fulfilled by the Government of Canada in relation to Indigenous peoples' tuition?
"Social determinants of health"
Nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes (financial status, education, work, environment, water & sanitation, health care services, housing).
Generally speaking, how can poor water sanitation impact health?
Increase risk of illness and disease.
Why is Lyme disease being exacerbated?
Warmer temperatures not only extend the tick season but also expand the geographical reach suitable for ticks' survival. As climates shift, ticks find more favourable conditions for reproduction and survival, impacting their spread and prevalence.
What economic sector produces the most greenhouse gas emissions?
Oil and Gas
What are the 4 goals of policy?
Liberty, equity, security, efficiency.
"Health"
A state of complete physical, mental, and social-well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
How can mental health issues manifest into biological outcomes?
mental health -> individual's coping strategies -> health habits -> biological outcomes
What is the main issue regarding Canada's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan?
Issues with equity and liberty. This is due to some marginalized communities not being able to afford high-end technologies and luxuries (such as electric vehicles) nor do they have enough knowledge on how to work with them or what their benefits are.
What is the agreement that all 195 countries signed in 2015?
The Paris Agreement
Why is "liberty" impacted by the implementation of electric vehicles or high-end technologies to combat climate change within certain communities (e.g. Indigenous lands)?
These communities must also have the right to say no to what is being implemented in their society).
"Climate change"
Climate change occurs when there is a change in climate, directly or indirectly, by human activity which modifies the composition of the atmosphere.
How do low levels of education put someone at a disadvantage later in life?
Lowers chances of achieving a good job due to lack of education = lack of income = health as a whole is at a disadvantage.