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Mar 15, 2022 · As part of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2021, in the COP26 Health Program, over 50 nations pledged to transform health systems to be more sustainable, i.e., less carbon-emitting, and to build health systems that are resilient to the direct and indirect impacts on health of climate change ( 6 ).
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.
Apr 26, 2024 · Climate change has been linked to increases in respiratory, neurological and cardiovascular conditions, as well as worsening mental health. Outbreaks of vector-, food- and water-borne illnesses ...
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 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.
Jul 18, 2023 · While the necessary health response is wide ranging, it can largely be encapsulated within three grand challenges: (i) promote actions that both reduce carbon emissions and improve health;...
