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Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a health issue too. In this episode of The Round Up, host A/Prof Elissa Hatherly speaks with Canadian public health practitioner Hannah Mason, who studied at James Cook University, about how rising heat is reshaping health in North Queensland.
From a 13% jump in ambulance calls to spikes in ED presentations and hospital admissions, Hannah explains how heatwaves stretch health services, which groups are most vulnerable, and why public health strategies like preparedness planning and community education are critical. She also explores broader climate-linked risks—from disease outbreaks to environmental hazards—and what it means for the future of healthcare.
Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, or simply curious about the intersection of climate and hea ...
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a/prof elissa hatherlyhannah masonpublic healthclimate changeheatwavesvulnerable populationsdisaster preparednessOne Healthhealth policy