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

By K.L. Ebi , J. Smith , I. Burton

Book information

Year
2005
ISBN
9058096866, 9789058096869, 9780203970393
Open Library ID
OL9395726M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3225541 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
320\318
Topic
Education
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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 in public health and prior lessons learned, this valuable title 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 public health, this book is an essential resource for those involved in these fields at all levels.

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