Public Health Implications of Drought Webinar
Public health professionals have known for some time about many of the health impacts of climate change. This year, the U.S. is dealing with the most extensive and prolonged drought conditions in more than 50 years. The occurrence of drought-related health impacts is challenging many communities for the first time. This webinar will provide information about the preconditions leading up to the current drought situation, discuss the significant overarching public health issues related to drought, and highlight some of these impacts, focusing on several American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Event Date:
Wed, Aug 22 2012, 1:00pm EDT