Dame Lesley Regan
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College London
About this event
- Date and time Tue 25 May 2021 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
- Location Online
Discover the role of health professionals in the climate change emergency.
This sixth episode of the Health emergency of climate change series will explore climate change’s impact on the unborn child and children’s health. The episode will look at how factors including extreme heat exposure and air pollution are impacting pregnant women and pregnancy outcomes, along with neonatal health and development.
The WHO project that 90% of the burden of disease attributable to climate change is borne by children under the age of five. This session will offer insight into the many health and safety challenges that climate change causes for young children.
Our speakers for this episode are Dame Lesley Regan, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), Dr Sari Kovats, Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Dr Karen Kiang, Senior Registrar at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.
During this webinar speakers will:
- Describe the impact climate change is having on pregnancy outcomes and neonatal health
- Outline the impact climate change has on the pregnancy journey
- Offer an overview into some of the health and safety challenges climate change causes for young children
- Detail what positive interventions can be put in place to improve the health of the unborn child and children
In this 10-part Health emergency of climate change series, experts from across the health community will unite to address the impact that climate change is having on human health. By positioning health and wellbeing at the centre of the climate change discussion, the Royal Society of Medicine will give healthcare professionals the opportunity to understand the links between climate change and health and recognise how they can help combat climate change and its effects.
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We would like to thank Michael Rapp for his generous support enabling free access to this webinar series.
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Key speakers
Dr Sari Kovats
Associate Professor, Centre on Climate Change and Planetary Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Dr Karen Kiang
Senior Registrar at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
Agenda
View the programme 25 May 2021
Welcome and introduction
Professor Dame Lesley Regan, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College London
Dr Panicos Shangaris, President-Elect, RSM's Maternity and Newborn Forum
Overview of the impact of climate change in pregnancy
Professor Dame Lesley Regan, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Imperial College London
Climate change and maternal health: Evidence for adaptation and resilience
Dr Sari Kovats, Associate Professor, Centre on Climate Change and Planetary Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Young children: Overview of health & safety challenges
Dr Karen Kiang, Senior Registrar at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
Q&A session
Panel discussion led by Dr Panicos Shangaris, President-Elect, RSM's Maternity and Newborn Forum
Closing remarks
Dr Panicos Shangaris, President-Elect, RSM's Maternity and Newborn Forum
Location
Online
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The dangerous air we breathe - Episode 2
This second episode of the Health emergency of climate change series will look at the devastating impact of climate change on respiratory health, and outline actions that can be taken to mitigate this. A prestigious line-up of speakers will address the alarming effects of climate change which directly affect air quality and respiratory health.
This will be followed by a discussion led by the RSM Respiratory Medicine section who will explore what health professionals can do to help combat the effects of climate change.
Skin in a warming world - Episode 3
This third episode of the Health emergency of climate change series will explore the impact of climate change on dermatological health. International experts will cover how warming temperatures impact skin health, looking at topics including inflammatory skin disease, infectious diseases, cancer, and UV radiation. The panel will also discuss issues of sustainability within dermatology and cosmetics, offering advice for healthcare professionals looking to mitigate healthcare’s own impact on the climate.
Hazardous temperatures and cardiac health - Episode 4
This fourth episode of the Health emergency of climate change series will explore the links between climate change and cardiovascular health. This episode will cover the scale of this cardiovascular crisis, the range of conditions affected, and the groups who are most at risk. It will also outline the implications for health professionals treating these diseases, their role in communicating with patients about these health threats, and the benefits of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Damaging diets and dangerous water - Episode 5
This fifth episode of the Health emergency of climate change series will explore climate change’s effect on our food and water, and the impact that human consumption is having on the planet.
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Disclaimer: All views expressed in this webinar are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM nor the speaker's organisations.
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