Addressing climate change, researchers highlight its disproportionate effects on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where health outcomes decline due to environmental factors. They emphasize that while expanding surgical care improves access, it risks exacerbating environmental degradation, raising challenges for vulnerable populations already facing health inequity. Advocating for sustainable infrastructure and targeting upstream health causes, the study signals the necessity for global surgery to align with climate goals, ensuring both planetary health and equity in healthcare access.
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