Georges Benjamin, MD, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association discusses how climate changes health.

Did you know that climate change threatens public health and safety, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Georges Benjamin, MD, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association. Benjamin discusses regional differences of climate impact, and describes the ways extreme weather events can affect our health.  Related website:  https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/climate-change https://www.apha.org/-/media/Files/PDF/topics/climate/Energy_Justice_Key_Concepts.ashx https://www.apha.org/Publications/Fact-Sheets