Author:
Ebi Kristie L.,Helmer Madeleen,Vainio Jari
Abstract
AbstractClimate change is widely acknowledged as a key global challenge for the 21st century, and is projected to significantly affect population health and human well-being. All of the climate change-related changes in weather patterns will affect human health, from boosting mental well-being to mortality from largescale disasters. Human health can be affected both directly and indirectly.For various reasons, the health sector has been slow in responding to the projected health impacts of climate change. To effectively prepare for and cope with climate change impacts, public health must move from a focus on surveillance and response to a greater emphasis on prediction and prevention.The targeted agenda program dialogue identified three priorities for climate change related health actions: heat waves, vector-borne diseases; and malnutrition.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Emergency Nursing,Emergency Medicine
Cited by
14 articles.
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