Study on carbon emission savings through telemedicine use worldwide 2009-2019

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 13, 2024

The use of telemedicine appointments in healthcare instead of physical appointments has the potential to reduce carbon emissions because of the reduced travelling. According to a study carried out in Spain in 2019, telemedicine could save 3.25 kg of CO2 per appointment. While a study in Michigan in the United States found telemedicine could save 11.2 kg of CO2 per appointment.

Results of various studies on the average carbon emission savings through telemedicine use worldwide between 2009 and 2019 (Savings in kg of carbon dioxide per consultation)

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March 2021

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2009 to 2019

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Studies into telemedicine and carbon savings

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