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Introduction. 1.1 Climate change. 1.2 The impact of climate change on health. Direct Effects. 2.1 Direct effects of temperature extremes. 2.2 Direct effects of heavy rainfall. Indirect Effects. 3.1 Stratospheric ozone depletion. 3.2 Vector-borne diseases. 3.3 Floods, droughts and water supplies. 3.4 Effects on regional stability. Responses.
indirect health impacts of climate change (harmful algal blooms, microbial contamination, food availability, quality and safety, mental health and well-being, outdoor air quality, carriers of new diseases, migration of tropical species into New Zealand. potential health benefits from mitigating climate change effects.
Climate change is afecting New Zealand and the health of New Zealanders as many factors that contribute to our health and well-being are threatened by climate change. Over time, increasing climate change will lead to our health being impacted more severely, and more of us will be afected.
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Table 1. Expected health impacts of climate change in New Zealand Reproduced with the authors’ permission, from: Bennett H, Jones R, Keating G, Woodward A, Hales S, Metcalfe S. Health and equity impacts of climate change in Aotearoa–New Zealand, and health gains from climate action [special article]. N Z Med J. 2014:127(1406).22
Climate change and health. 2017: Many factors that contribute to our health and well-being as New Zealanders are threatened by climate change. These include direct effects such as increased exposure to heat waves and weather events but also indirect effects, such as reduced water safety or challenges to our mental health.
Nov 14, 2023 · Recent extreme weather events attributable to climate change have major implications for policy. Here we summarize and evaluate the current state of climate change adaptation policy, from a health perspective, for Aotearoa New Zealand, based on government sources.
