Medical Peace Work is an emerging field of expertise in health work, violence prevention, and peace-building. These interactive cases will introduce you to some of the key concepts, opportunities and dilemmas in the peace health field.
The film clip above is a section from the video you saw on the first page; watch this segment to remind you of the main issues related to this topic.
Questions
How does climate change bring about an increase in wildfires?
What specific illnesses do wildfires cause or exacerbate directly and indirectly?
Use the case study of Victoria, Australia to understand the broader health and social impacts of bushfires on people, communities, the environment and the economy. Make suggestions for actions that should be taken in your country.
Resources
Dennekamp M, Abramson MJ. 2011. The effects of bushfire smoke on respiratory health. Respirology. 16(2):198-209. → Accesshere
Climate Council of Australia. Be prepared: Climate change and the Victorian bushfire threat. → Access here