Planetary and Cardiovascular Health Virtual Workshop

Research can help us determine the adverse health impact of changes in planetary health and clarify the causal and bidirectional relationships between planetary and cardiovascular health. Research can also assess the beneficial and unintended negative impact of health behavior and policy choices on cardiovascular and other health problems.

During this virtual workshop, experts from planetary health, climate change, social determinants of health, engineering, and cardiovascular health will discuss scientific knowledge gaps, research methods, and opportunities to improve planetary and cardiovascular health. They will cover a wide range of topics, including system thinking, environmental justice, infrastructural transformations, water systems, toxic exposures, urban design, and changes in transportation systems.