First, pediatrician Dr. Beth Neary and wildlife rehabilitator Amanda Schirmer explain the toll of noise pollution on humans and animals. Then we talk about age discrimination in the healthcare system with social work scholar Andrew Steward.
Featured in this Episode
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The roar of the world: How noise pollution can be harmful to humans and animals
From construction noise to rock concerts, noise pollution is defined as inescapable, disturbing sounds in an environment. We learn the effects of noise pollution on humans and animals with a medical doctor and a wildlife rehabilitator.
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Age-based bias in healthcare
Ageism is discrimination based on a person’s age, and it can occur in the healthcare setting. More than five percent of adults aged 50 and older report experiencing frequent ageism in healthcare. We talk about how to spot healthcare ageism, and a few responses to this type of discrimination.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Dr. Beth Neary Guest
- Amanda Schirmer Guest
- Andrew Steward Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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