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A7) #NPHWchat @apha.org Research and education. It’s important to continue to invest in training the next generation of public health workers to ensure that we don’t lose the wealth of knowledge and lessons learned from the last 100 years, as we prepare for new challenges of the next 100 years.
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A7) #NPHWchat @apha.org Research and education. It’s important to continue to invest in training the next generation of public health workers to ensure that we don’t lose the wealth of knowledge and lessons learned from the last 100 years, as we prepare for new challenges of the next 100 years.
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A3) #NPHWchat @apha.org Public health research shows how extreme heat impacts those with diabetes and chronic conditions; how extreme rainfall impacts water infrastructure, increasing risk of lead exposure and bacteria; how wildfires affect mental health, cardiovascular health, asthma, and more. 2/3
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A3) #NPHWchat @apha.org This work allows communities to invest in cooling centers, upgrade water infrastructure, strengthen mental health networks, improve training in ERs, so that these things are already in place before extreme weather events strike. 3/3
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A3) #NPHWchat @apha.org Public health research shows how extreme heat impacts those with diabetes and chronic conditions; how extreme rainfall impacts water infrastructure, increasing risk of lead exposure and bacteria; how wildfires affect mental health, cardiovascular health, asthma, and more. 2/3
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A3) #NPHWchat @apha.org Public health research helps us to know what to expect when extreme weather hits, and how to prepare. 1/3
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A2) #NPHWchat @apha.org Community engagement is key to public health. We partner with stakeholders in housing offices, community centers, community advisory boards, and more to ensure that the research we do is meaningful and relevant to the affected communities.
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A1) #NPHWchat @apha.org The Harvard Six Cities Study recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, and continues to yield public health benefits even now, with stronger WHO and EPA standards limiting harmful PM2.5 pollution saving 1000s of lives each year. hsph.harvard.edu/news/groundb... 2/2
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A1) #NPHWchat @apha.org The Clean Air Act stands out as a shining achievement, as well as the increased awareness of the real harm of air pollution, particularly PM2.5 pollution, on longevity and heart and lung health. 1/2