Roger A Rosenblatt February 12, 2004.ppt

Roger A Rosenblatt February 12, 2004 The Pathophysiology of the Global Health Crisis Fever - Global Warming Asthma - Environmental Degradation Alopecia - Deforestation Thrush - Loss of Biodiversity Scabies - Overpopulation Symptom: FeverDiagnosis: Global Warming Global Warming - 1860-2000 World Carbon Emissions from FossilFuel Burning, by Economic Region, 1950-94 Symptom: AsthmaDiagnosis: Air Pollution Symptom: AlopeciaDiagnosis: Deforestation Deforestation Example Symptom: ThrushDiagnosis: Loss of Biodiversity Mass Extinctions:Loss of Biodiversity The Sixth Extinction Human-caused Proceeding extremely rapidly We have lost about 20% of species that existed in the year 1800 We will probably lose 25-50% of remaining species in the next century Symptom: ScabiesDiagnosis: Overpopulation World Population Growth World Population Milestones There Is a Strong Association Between Mother’s Age at First Birth and Subsequent Poverty E = MC2orEnvironmental Impact = M(Population) xC(Consumption) squared What can we do? Adopt an ecological perspective Reduce unwanted pregnancies in our communities Promote sustainable economic development Preserve natural habitat and the species that depend on them Include these issues in our academic and clinical work Adopting a Broader Perspectivein Public Health The Biological Approach The Biopsychosocial context The Ecobiopsychosocial imperative Most Pregnancies Are Unintended Slowing Population Growth by MeetingFamily Planning Needs, 1950-2100 Sustainable Economic Development: Some roles for the health professional Use resources in a sustainable manner Avoid polluting our natural resources Address occupational and environmental diseases Serve as role models for those who follow Preserve Natural Habitats Create parks and ecological reserves Safeguard rare and endangered species Protect and create forests Support ecological restoration efforts Next Steps Work to broaden the curriculum Respond to NIH’s Roa