Dr. Green highlights the significant environmental justice issues facing New York City residents and their impact on health outcomes, emphasizing the need for medical professionals who understand these challenges.

• A 2024 study reveals staggering environmental inequities faced by almost half of New York City's residents
• Nearly the entirety of the Bronx is designated as an environmental justice zone
• Chronic exposure to environmental toxins leads to significant health issues such as asthma, cancer, and cardiovascular disease
• These environmental factors contribute to health disparities that CUNY School of Medicine aims to address