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Climate change and health: an overview of the issues and needs

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Resumo:This introductory chapter outlines some of the key issues related to climate change and health, as well as some areas where action is needed, so as to allow a more systematic approach towards the problem. It outlines the challenges of Climate change to societies and its impacts on human health; considers the influence on various groups of stakeholders and suggests some measures, which may lead to a better understanding of the connections between human health and ever changing climate conditions.
Autores principais:Leal Filho, Walter
Outros Autores:Azeiteiro, Ulisses; Alves, Fátima
Assunto:Climate change Health Societal challenges
Ano:2016
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:capítulo de livro
Tipo de acesso:acesso restrito
Instituição associada:Universidade Aberta
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório Aberto da Universidade Aberta
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Resumo:This introductory chapter outlines some of the key issues related to climate change and health, as well as some areas where action is needed, so as to allow a more systematic approach towards the problem. It outlines the challenges of Climate change to societies and its impacts on human health; considers the influence on various groups of stakeholders and suggests some measures, which may lead to a better understanding of the connections between human health and ever changing climate conditions.