Climate change and health: Global warming and food production: will we starve?

Monday 12 November 2007

Venue: 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE

There is now overwhelming evidence that global warming is rapidly progressing, and major climate changes are already being experienced in many parts of the world. This series of evening meetings at the Royal Society of Medicine aims to examine and forecast the effects on human health, with the intention of increasing awareness of the serious threat to our planet.

The series will start with two scene setting talks, the first dealing with the causes and timescale of global warming and the second an overview of the effects on human health. The next two sessions will examine the changing patterns of infectious disease in both humans and animals, and the critical issue of whether crop failure and changes in marine life will mean that much of the world will face starvation. On the last evening, the key issue of prevention will be considered including both the responsibilities of governments and those of individuals, and finally an assessment of the impact on health services and how we should prepare for changing patterns of disease.

Interactive discussion involving the audience will be encouraged at all these meetings.

Registration Details:
Fellow: £20
Associate: £15
Retired Fellow: £15
Nurse: £20
Allied Health Professional: £20
Trainee: £20
Student: £5
Non-Fellow: £30

CPD (Applied for): 2 credits

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This meeting is accessible to those without medical training and we welcome the opportunity to hear opinions and questions from everyone. Members of the public should register for this meeting as Non-Fellows.

The series includes the following meetings:

Monday 15 October 2007:
Global warming - setting the scene
Monday 29 October 2007:
Global warming and infectious disease: human and animal hazards
Monday 12 November 2007:
Global warming and food production: will we starve?
Monday 26 November 2007:
Action for the health consequences of climate change

Discounts are available when booking to attend all four meetings. Please contact RSM Administration for more information.