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economy, has come relatively late to environmental thinking, but the rise of "green health care" signals a major step forward. Green health care -- the incorporation of environmentally friendly practices into healthcare delivery -- appeals to health professionals and institutions for many reasons.
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For example, a hospital that purchases food or supplies from local sources reduces the need for long-distance transport of goods, thereby reducing the associated greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. A hospital that installs flooring made from sustainably harvested wood helps slow deforestation, which in turn preserves biodiversity and the livelihoods of faraway rural populations.
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• Prudent: Green health care reduces future risks, such as those related to energy price shocks, building-related health problems, and building obsolescence. • Long-term: Some benefits of green buildings emerge over years, or even over the entire life span of a building.
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And communitarians would argue that the necessary conditions for "good society" are enhanced by green health care. the principles of the ethical practice of public Health begins with a statement that, prima facie, supports green health care: "Public health should address principally the fundamental causes of disease and requirements for health, aiming to prevent adverse health outcomes." (Thomas et al., 2002)
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Advocates of green health care need to understand the institutional dynamics, including the strengths and weaknesses of particular institutions and the opportunities and threats both at the institutional level and in the larger operating environment. Green healthcare success stories are useful in illuminating what works and what can go wrong.
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