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Assessing perceptions and priorities for health impacts of climate change within local Michigan health departments

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  • Julie M. Carter

    (University of Michigan)

  • Patricia D. Koman

    (University of Michigan)

  • Lorraine Cameron

    (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services)

  • Aaron Ferguson

    (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services)

  • Patrick Jacuzzo

    (Marquette County Health Department)

  • Jason Duvall

    (University of Michigan)

Abstract

Climate change affects Michigan’s public health in several primary ways, including increased incidences of vector-borne, waterborne, heat-related, and respiratory illness. Because local health departments (LHDs) play a central role in surveillance and preventative health services, they are among the first institutions to contend with the local impacts of climate change. To assess current perceptions among Michigan public health officials, an online survey was conducted in partnership with the Michigan Association for Local Public Health (MALPH). Most of the Michigan respondents (62%, n = 34) agreed that their jurisdictions have experienced climate change in the last 20 years, and 77% agreed that climate change will impact their jurisdictions in the coming 20 years. However, only 35% (n = 34) of Michigan officials agreed that climate change is a priority in their departments. About one quarter (25%, n = 34) of Michigan LHD respondents did not know about the level of expertise of either the state and federal agencies, responsible for assisting them with information and programs related to climate change and health. Uncertainty regarding the resources available to them may hinder LHDs from developing necessary preparedness, so meeting this need could bolster the public health response to climate change.

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  • Julie M. Carter & Patricia D. Koman & Lorraine Cameron & Aaron Ferguson & Patrick Jacuzzo & Jason Duvall, 2021. "Assessing perceptions and priorities for health impacts of climate change within local Michigan health departments," Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, Springer;Association of Environmental Studies and Sciences, vol. 11(4), pages 595-609, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jenvss:v:11:y:2021:i:4:d:10.1007_s13412-021-00679-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s13412-021-00679-0
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