Climate Scientists Issue Reality Check, Youth Physical Inactivity Is An Income Issue, & Ways Droughts Cause Diseases

Curious about the latest news and trends shaping the way we think about public health and the world around us? Tune into this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast where we delve into:◼️ A pressing issue that requires immediate attention: the urgency of climate change. UN climate scientists are running out of ways to warn us about the consequences of global warming; ◼️ The income gap and its effects on physical activity. We'll explore how socioeconomic status affects our ability to stay active and healthy; and◼️ The relationship between droughts and disease, and highlight four key ways droughts can lead to the spread of illnesses.Articles Covered◼️ UN climate scientists are running out of ways to warn us (Vox)◼️ The Income Gap Is Becoming a Physical-Activity Divide (The New York Times)◼️ Droughts bring disease: here are 4 ways they do it (The Conversation)Podcast Hosts◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®◼️ Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®Subscribe to the NewsletterSubscribe to the newsletter so you don’t miss out on the latest podcast episodes, live events, jobs, learning opportunities, and other engaging professional development content here.Leave Us A Five Star Rating (☆☆☆☆☆)If you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people.Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.