University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
Am J Public Health. 2012 Aug;102(8):1434-8. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300663. Epub 2012 Jun 14.
Climate change is a complex, long-term public health challenge. Older people are especially susceptible to certain climate change impacts, such as heat waves. We suggest that older people may be a resource for addressing climate change because of their concern for legacy--for leaving behind values, attitudes, and an intact world to their children and grandchildren. We review the theoretical basis for "legacy thinking" among older people. We offer suggestions for research on this phenomenon, and for action to strengthen the sense of legacy. At a time when older populations are growing, understanding and promoting legacy thinking may offer an important strategy for addressing climate change.
气候变化是一个复杂的、长期的公共卫生挑战。老年人尤其容易受到某些气候变化的影响，例如热浪。我们认为，老年人可能是应对气候变化的资源，因为他们关心遗产——为子孙后代留下价值观、态度和一个完整的世界。我们回顾了老年人“遗产思维”的理论基础。我们为研究这一现象以及采取行动加强遗产意识提供了建议。在老年人口不断增长的时代，理解和促进遗产思维可能是应对气候变化的一个重要策略。
