Integration of public health with adaptation to climate change lessons learned and new directions

• Other Authors: Ebi, Kristie L., Smith, Joel B., Burton, Ian
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Leiden ; London : Taylor & Francis, ©2005.
• Subjects: Climatic changes > Health aspects.; Environmental health.; Medical policy.; Medical climatology.; elektronické knihy; electronic books

Overall, the negative health impacts of global climate change are anticipated to significantly outweigh positive impacts. Furthermore, global climate change will continue for decades, even after the effective implementation of mitigation measures. By exploring cases in public health and prior lesson...