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Maternal Health on the Frontlines of Climate Change

Maternal Health Task Force

In addition to direct health impacts, climate change exacerbates socioeconomic determinants such as poverty , low educational attainment , reduced access to clean water and sanitation , racial and ethnic minorities , and income disparities , disproportionately affecting marginalized and vulnerable mothers.

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The Network in 2025: Connecting Public Health, Community Needs, and Law and Policy Solutions

The Network for Public Health Law

We also anticipate the enacting of increased legal and policy barriers that will create setbacks to efforts to address socioeconomic disparities, racial and ethnic discrimination, and unequal access to healthcare services. Ultimately, we are all working to make our communities healthier, safer, more resilient and equitable.