mHealth Intelligence March 8, 2024
A new study shows that pediatric telehealth use cut carbon emissions by 618 metric tons over one year by eliminating the need for travel to and from clinics.
Pediatric telehealth use is linked to a substantial reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, new research reveals.
Published in The Journal of Climate Change and Health, the study assessed the effects of telehealth use among pediatric patients on travel and, by extension, carbon emissions. The healthcare system contributes significantly to climate change. According to the Commonwealth Fund, the global healthcare sector accounts for 4.6 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide and methane. In the United States, that figure is 8.5 percent.
For the study, University of Virginia School of Medicine...
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