Developing A Definition Of Climate And Health Literacy

• DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01116
• Publication Date: 2020-12-22T00:57:10Z
• Authors: Vijay S. Limaye; Maggie L. Grabow; Valerie J. Stull; Jonathan A. Patz
• Keywords: Health Literacy

A new generation of activists is calling for bold responses to the climate crisis. Although young people are motivated act on issues, existing educational frameworks do not adequately prepare them by addressing scope and complexity human health risks associated with change. We adapted US government’s literacy principles propose a definition corresponding set elements concept we term literacy. conducted scoping review assess how peer-reviewed literature addresses these elements. Our analysis reveals focus training professionals; more international than domestic content; limited information about data models, fossil fuels, equity. developing framework that builds support broader agenda prepares students future leaders recognize complex ramifications changing climate.