US Climate and Health Alliance

Are we ready? Preparing for the public health challenges of climate change.

Abstract

A report on the results of a survey of a representative sample of local health departments from around the county, about their perception of climate-related health risks and the status and adequacy of their departments’ programmtic activities in response to these risks.This report points to critical gaps in resources, programs, and expertise in the US public health system’s capacity to repond to the growing health threats from climate change, and makes recommendations to address them.

Resource Type
Report
Authors
John Balbus Kristie Ebi Lauren Finzer Catherine Malina Amy Chadwick Dennis McBride Michelle Chuk Edward W. Maibach
Resource URL
http://www.naccho.org/topics/environmental/climatechange/upload/Are-we-ready_14_view.pdf
Date
2008
Institution
Environmental Defense Fund
Organization Type
Ngo
Solutions
Climate adaptation/resilience Public health/health sector response
Other
Public opinion

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