Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

What is Climate?01:16

What is Climate?

20.3K
Climate refers to the prevailing weather conditions in a specific area over an extended period. As the saying goes, “Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.” Climate is influenced by geographic factors, such as latitude, terrain, and proximity to bodies of water.
20.3K
Impact of Social Context on Individuals01:21

Impact of Social Context on Individuals

221
Social psychology examines how the real or imagined presence of others influences individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. A key concept in this field is the role of social context in shaping behavior. The same individual may act differently depending on the social setting, due to the varying expectations and norms associated with each environment. This context-dependent behavior illustrates the influence of social roles, which prescribe appropriate conduct in specific situations.Social...
221
Global Climate Change01:50

Global Climate Change

28.3K
Throughout its ~4.5 billion year history, the Earth has experienced periods of warming and cooling. However, the current drastic increase in global temperatures is well outside of the Earth’s cyclic norms, and evidence for human-caused global climate change is compelling. Paleoclimatology, the study of ancient climate conditions, provides ample evidence for human-caused global climate change by comparing recent conditions with those in the past.
28.3K
Responses to Drought and Flooding02:41

Responses to Drought and Flooding

11.8K
Water plays a significant role in the life cycle of plants. However, insufficient or excess of water can be detrimental and pose a serious threat to plants.
11.8K
Threats to Biodiversity01:50

Threats to Biodiversity

26.3K
There have been five major extinction events throughout geological history, resulting in the elimination of biodiversity, followed by a rebound of species that adapted to the new conditions. In the current geological epoch, the Holocene, there is a sixth extinction event in progress. This mass extinction has been attributed to human activities and is thus provisionally called the Anthropocene. In 2019 the human population reached 7.7 billion people and is projected to comprise 10 billion by...
26.3K
Sustainable Development01:43

Sustainable Development

14.6K
As the human population continues to grow and use resources, we must be mindful of our planet’s natural limits. Sustainable development provides a pathway to maintain and improve human life now while also ensuring that future generations will have the resources that they need. The long-term success of sustainability efforts rests on understanding the interplay between human actions and ecological systems.
14.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Artificial Intelligence and Social Determinants of Health.

Rheumatic diseases clinics of North America·2026
Same author

A Comparison of Lifetime Interpersonal Violence or Abuse Rates among Mid- to Older-Aged Black and White Females.

Journal of health care for the poor and underserved·2025
Same author

Foundations of Artificial Intelligence: AI, Medicine, and Primary Care.

Primary care·2025
Same author

An Overview of Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care and Administrative Medicine.

Primary care·2025
Same author

Artificial Intelligence and Social Determinants of Health.

Primary care·2025
Same author

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Primary Care.

Primary care·2025
Same journal

Primary Care at the Center of America's Mental Health Landscape.

Primary care·2026
Same journal

We Care, and We Will Listen.

Primary care·2026
Same journal

Addressing Sexual Health in Primary Care.

Primary care·2026
Same journal

Diagnosis and Management of Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults.

Primary care·2026
Same journal

Management of Concomitant Mental Health Conditions in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment.

Primary care·2026
Same journal

Nonpharmacologic Management of Insomnia Disorder in Primary Care.

Primary care·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Videos

Climate Change and Underserved Communities.

Carol Ziegler1, Vincent Morelli2, Omotayo Fawibe3

  • 1Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, 461 21st Ave South, Nashville, TN 37240, USA; Department of Family & Community Medicine, Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr D. B. Todd Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37208, USA.

Primary Care
|February 7, 2017
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Climate change poses significant health risks, including temperature stress and infectious diseases, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. Primary care providers must recognize these impacts and advocate for climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.

Keywords:
Climate changeGlobal warmingGreenhouse gas emissionsGreenhouse gasesPatient education

Related Experiment Videos

Area of Science:

  • Environmental health
  • Public health
  • Climate science

Background:

  • Climate change is a major global health threat.
  • It is not widely recognized as a health hazard by US primary care providers.
  • Health impacts include temperature stress, vector-borne diseases, cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, and mental health issues, disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significant health impacts of climate change.
  • To emphasize the need for primary care providers to understand these risks.
  • To advocate for adaptation and mitigation policies.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of the health impacts of climate change.
  • It synthesizes information on direct and indirect health consequences.
  • It emphasizes the role of primary care in addressing these issues.

Main Results:

  • Climate change exacerbates health issues like heat stress and infectious diseases.
  • Vulnerable populations bear a disproportionate burden of these health impacts.
  • Natural disasters linked to climate change cause displacement and trauma.

Conclusions:

  • Primary care providers must be educated on climate change's health effects.
  • Awareness is crucial for patient care and advocacy.
  • Providers should champion climate adaptation and mitigation policies for their communities.