Homework: Global Climate Change and Nursing
The environment (both home and physical) has a significant influence on health, as you saw in the readings and media presentations. You also read about the ramifications of global climate change on health. For the purpose of this Homework, consider the implications of global climate change on health now and in the future.
Write a 3 to 5 pages paper that addresses the following:
i. Describe two health care concerns related to global climate change.
ii. Topics could include increased exposure to vectors that transmit Zika, West Nile virus, or malaria; respiratory problems; food distribution problems due to drought or lack of water; or heat-related illness.
iii. Compare concerns in the United States related to these topics with one developed and one developing country.
iv. Describe health promotion/health protection strategies a nurse could implement.
v. Support your ideas with references from the professional nursing literature.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.