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Climate Change and Public Health

Publication Year:
2024
Edition:
2nd Ed.
Author:
Barry S. Levy and Jonathan A. Patz
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN:
978-0-19-768329-3
Doody Core Title Score:
  • 2.2 (Public Health)
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This second edition of Climate Change and Public Health comprehensively covers the health impacts of climate change, including heat-related and respiratory disorders, vectorborne and waterborne diseases, malnutrition, mental disorders, and violence.
It provides a thorough understanding of the policymaking process and energy, transportation, and agriculture policies for mitigation. It covers health adaptation, sustainable built environments, and nature-based solutions to address climate change. Finally, it describes ways of strengthening public and political support, including communicating the health relevance of climate change, building movements, and promoting climate justice.
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Barry S. Levy and Jonathan A. Patz
ISBN:
978-0-19-768329-3
Specialty:
  • Community Health & Disease Prevention
  • Earth & Geological Sciences
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Epidemiology
Language:
English
Edition:
2nd Ed.
Pages:
0
Publication Year:
2024
Doody Core Title Score:
  • 2.2 (Public Health)

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