The Impact of Climate Change on Health and WellBeing, An Issue of Nursing Clinics

In this issue of Nursing Clinics of North America, guest editor Suellen Breakey brings her considerable expertise to the topic of The Impact of Climate Change on Health and Well-Being. Top experts discuss climate change as a public health and health equity issue that negatively impacts human health and well-being. This issue offers an up-to-date understanding of these myriad health consequences, providing nurses with the knowledge and skills to address these issues in individuals, communities, and populations by raising awareness, education, and advocacy. Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including climate change and health equity; poor air quality; vector- and water-borne diseases; impact of poor air quality and extreme heat on pregnancy outcomes; nurse advocacy efforts to address climate and environmental justice; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on the impact of climate change on health and well-being, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.