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Indirect effects are frequently more difficult to assess than the direct effects of climate on health, but at least in New Zealand are likely to be more important. Dengue fever has been identified as a vector-borne disease that is likely to pose an increased risk to New Zealand as climate changes.
Building blocks of health disrupted by climate change. Infographic of how climate change will disrupt the building blocks of our health from the air we breath and water we drink through to disease risk and our social support networks. IAQs: Mosquito-borne diseases more likely to reach New Zealand.
Sep 1, 2001 · Potential effects on human health in New Zealand. A report prepared for the Ministry for the Environment as part of the New Zealand Climate Change Programme on the potential effects on human health in New Zealand from climate change.
Nov 14, 2023 · Summary. 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.
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.
Results: The effect of climate variability and change on vector-borne disease has been considered in more detail than any other infectious disease topic (n=20+ journal articles and reports relating to New Zealand). Generally, concern has arisen around the risk of new mosquito incursions and increased risks of dengue and Ross River fevers in the ...
Nov 30, 2023 · COP28: the climate summit’s first Health Day points to what needs to change in NZ. Published: November 30, 2023 6:07pm EST. Climate change has many effects, but one of the most significant...
