Ontario Public Health Association
44 Victoria St M5C 1Y2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Some of the root causes of climate change, such as deforestation, also increase the risk of pandemics. Nature-based solutions have both public health and ecosys...tem benefits. Learn more about what others are doing and what you can do by joining the #MakeItBetter conversation https://makeitbetterontario.ca/ See more

Climate change will affect everyone in Canada, but those already experiencing health inequities, will be disproportionately impacted. Climate change can worsen ...inequities, putting marginalized groups at greater risk in Ontario. Learn more about what others are doing and what you can do by joining the #MakeItBetter conversation https://makeitbetterontario.ca/ See more

Climate change will affect everyone in Canada, but those already experiencing inequities will be disproportionately impacted. Unequal distribution of income, ed...ucation, and social and environmental conditions contribute to these inequities. 1 in 6 children live in households experiencing poverty and more than 1.2 million children live in food-insecure households. More data is needed on climate risks and inequities. Learn more by joining the #MakeItBetter conversation https://makeitbetterontario.ca/ See more

OPHA Public Health Files: Low Flu Cases; Unequal Impact of COVID-19 on Visible Minorities; No Extensions for School; NC Forum Registration Open & more - https://mailchi.mp//children-in-rural-communities-local-op

The likelihood of Canadian children experiencing childhood afflictions such as asthma and injuries, are strongly related to the inequities they experience. Ever...y year in Canada, air pollution is estimated to cause 2.7 million asthma symptom days and 42,500 child acute bronchitis episodes. Climate change means longer, drier and warmer summers, increasing air pollution risks from forest fires, dust storms, pollen and smog-forming chemical reactions. Find out how you can #MakeItBetter and help to protect children from the health impacts of climate change https://makeitbetterontario.ca/