“Air quality is closely linked to the earth’s climate and ecosystems globally. Many of the drivers of air pollution (i.e. combustion of fossil fuels) are also sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Policies to reduce air pollution, therefore, offer a win-win strategy for both climate and health, lowering the burden of disease attributable to air pollution, as well as contributing to the near- and long-term mitigation of climate change.”
from — The World Health Organization
“Vulnerability is defined as ‘The conditions determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors or processes which increase the susceptibility of an individual, a community, assets, or systems to the impacts of hazards’.”
from — The World Health Organization
“These groups are considered ‘key’ because interventions targeting them can have a significant impact on controlling the spread of infections, as they are often at the epicenter of transmission. Reaching these populations with tailored prevention, testing, and treatment services is crucial for effective disease control.”
holly troy ~ sacred folly 