Climate change is causing; and will increasingly cause; a wide range of adverse health effects; including heat-related disorders; infectious diseases; respiratory and allergic disorders; malnutrition; mental health problems; and violence. The scientific bases for the associations between climate change and health problems are evolving as are the strategies for adapting to climate change and mitigating the greenhouse gases; which are its primary cause.With contributions from 78 leading experts in climate change and in public health; this book contains a concise and comprehensive book that represents a core curriculum on climate change and public health; including key strategies for adaptation and mitigation. Written primarily for students and mid-career professionals in public health and environmental sciences; the book clearly describes concepts and their application to the health impacts of climate change. Chapters are supplemented with case studies; graphs; tables and photographs. The book's organization in 15 chapters makes it an ideal textbook for graduate and undergraduate courses in public health; environmental sciences; public policy; and other fields.
1998-12-01Original language:English 9.25 x .39 x 6.50l; #File Name: 187337688X224 pages
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