CDC's Climate and Health Program
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This webpage features CDC's Climate and Health Program, which helps public health agencies prepare for climate change impacts. It explains the BRACE framework, a five-step process to identify climate effects on health and develop adaptation plans. The program supports state and local efforts to address issues like extreme heat, air quality, vector-borne diseases, flooding, droughts, and mental wellness. It highlights success stories from various states that have implemented strategies to protect vulnerable populations from climate-related health risks while promoting resilience in communities through education and collaboration with partners.
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