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20 Apr 2018 |
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The effects of extreme heat on human mortality and morbidity in Australia: implications for public health
Most regions of Australia are exposed to hot summers and regular extreme heat events; and numerous studies have associated high ambient temperatures with adverse health outcomes in Australian cities. Extreme environmental heat can trigger the onset of acute conditions, including heat stroke and dehydration, as well as exacerbate a ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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The health effects of climate change: a survey of recent quantitative research
In recent years there has been a large scientific and public debate on climate change and its direct as well as indirect effects on human health. In particular, a large amount of research on the effects of climate changes on human health has addressed two fundamental questions. First, can historical data be of some help […]
20 Apr 2018 |
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The urgent need for universities to comprehensively address global climate change across disciplines and programs
I review the status of scientific, political, and moral problems of global climate change (GCC) and, based on lessons from environmental and sustainability programs in universities, demonstrate that universities have had a lethargic response to urgent needs to mitigate the problems. I explore reasons for the response, and conclude ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Will the damage be done before we feel the heat? Infectious disease emergence and human response
The global political economy is facing extreme challenges against a backdrop of large-scale expansion of human and domestic animal populations and related impacts on the biosphere. Significant global socio-ecological changes have occurred in the period of a single lifetime, driven by increased technology and access to physical and ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Minimization of heatwave morbidity and mortality
Global climate change is projected to increase the frequency and duration of periods of extremely high temperatures. Both the general populace and public health authorities often underestimate the impact of high temperatures on human health. To highlight the vulnerable populations and illustrate approaches to minimization of health ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change: Our greatest health threat, or our greatest opportunity for better health?
This short video produced by the Global Climate and Health Alliance explains how climate change threatens human health and the perspective that this challenge is an opportunity to improve health and equity.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Marking a New Understanding of Climate and Health
With the release of the Climate and Health Assessment, the climate change and public health communities will now have a greatly enhanced base of integrated knowledge demonstrating how our environment and our health interact. If acted on in comprehensive and innovative ways, this enhanced understanding can point the way towards ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Schools, climate change and health promotion: a vital alliance
Through an ongoing project, we have been reviewing the literature addressing school planning for climate change related ecological disruptions and disasters, particularly for the special needs of children with disabilities. We have also examined related state education department policies from across Australia. Our preliminary ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and Public Health Policy: Translating the Science
Public health authorities are required to prepare for future threats and need predictions of the likely impact of climate change on public health risks. They may get overwhelmed by the volume of heterogeneous information in scientific articles and risk relying purely on the public opinion articles which focus mainly on global warming ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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The potential role of Health Impact Assessment in tackling the complexity of climate change adaptation for health
Managing an issue of the magnitude, scope and complexity of climate change is a daunting prospect, yet one which nations around the world must face. Climate change is an issue without boundaries—impacts will cut across administrative and geographical borders and be felt by every sector of society. Responses to climate change ...