Integration of Public Health with Adaptation to Climate Change: Lessons Learned and New Directions

  • Author : Ian Burton
  • Binding : Kindle Edition
  • Creator : Kristie L Ebi
  • Creator : Joel B Smith
  • Creator : Ian Burton
  • EISBN : 9781135289003
  • Format : Kindle eBook
  • Label : Taylor & Francis
  • Languages : Published: English
  • Manufacturer : Taylor & Francis
  • Number Of Items : 1
  • Number Of Pages : 320
  • Product Group : eBooks
  • Publication Date : 2007-04-16
  • Publisher : Taylor & Francis
  • Release Date : 2007-04-16
  • Studio : Taylor & Francis

Overall, the negative health impacts of global climate change are anticipated to significantly outweigh positive impacts. Furthermore, global climate change will continue for decades, even after the effective implementation of mitigation measures. By exploring cases histories in public health and prior lessons learned, Integration of Public Health with Adaptation to Climate Change: Lessons Learned and New Directions identifies the key adjustments necessary for public health systems to effectively adapt to this inevitable climate change. Touching on broader aspects of integrated assessment and environmental studies as well as climatic alterations and their impact on public health, this book is an essential resource for those involved in these fields at all levels.

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Overall, the negative health impacts of global climate change are anticipated to significantly outweigh positive impacts. Furthermore, global climate change will continue for decades, even after the effective implementation of mitigation measures. By exploring cases histories in public health and prior lessons learned, Integration of Public Health with Adaptation to Climate Change: Lessons Learned and New Directions identifies the key adjustments necessary for public health systems to effectively adapt to this inevitable climate change. Touching on broader aspects of integrated assessment and environmental studies as well as climatic alterations and their impact on public health, this book is an essential resource for those involved in these fields at all levels.

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