The World's Getting Hotter and It's Messing with Your Vibe, No Cap 🥵

The Deets

Okay, so listen up, fam. The World Health Organization (WHO) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) are throwing some major shade at climate change, calling it a "public health crisis." Why? Because it's making the world a whole lot hotter, and that's not just bad for the planet; it's bad for your health, especially if you're trying to secure the bag.

We're talking about outdoor workers, like those building houses or farming the land, and even indoor workers stuck near hot machines. These peeps are at high risk of some serious health problems. Think heat stroke, dehydration, and even damage to your heart and kidneys. No cap, it's rough out here.

But it gets even worse. Our Canadian fam are also at risk, because after being in the cold for so long, our bodies can't handle the heat as well. Once your body temp hits above 38°C, you're basically cooked.

So, what's the tea? Employers and governments need to step up. We need heat-health plans with breaks, shade, and lots of water. Employers need to plan shifts so the hardest jobs are done when it's not blazing hot.

Also, gotta look out for each other. The WHO/WMO says we should use a "buddy system" to watch for signs of heat stress. Fatigue, dizziness, or muscle cramps? Those are red flags. And heat stroke? That's a whole emergency, bestie.

And the realest tea? We need to cap greenhouse gas emissions and ditch fossil fuels. Like, yesterday.

Quebec tryna save lives, fr fr

Quebec is also in the mix. They're tryna cut down premature deaths caused by inequalities by 10% by 2035. These are deaths before age 75 from stuff like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. These early deaths are often preventable and more common among low-income, vulnerable, and marginalized populations.

The province is dropping $15 million this year to screen for diseases like HPV, Type 2 diabetes, and heart problems. They're also throwing $4 million at programs to help people quit smoking and get active. W move!