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Climate and Health Adaptation Plan 2017: Public Health Guidance for the State of Arizona

Abstract

This document, released in April 2017, is the first version of Arizona’s Climate and Health Adaptation Plan (ACHAP). The goal of ACHAP is to support the mission of the ADHS: to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. In coordinating ACHAP, ADHS intends to support the development of interventions and enhancement of public health preparedness activities related to climate-sensitive hazards and minimize adverse impacts on the people of Arizona.

Resource Type
Report
Authors
Matthew Roach Erika Barrett Heidi E. Brown Brigitte Dufour David M. Hondula Hana Putnam Brigette Sosa
Resource URL
http://www.azdhs.gov/documents/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/extreme-weather/pubs/arizona-climate-health-adaptation-plan.pdf
Date
2017
Institution
Arizona Department of Health Services
Health and Human Impacts
Heat illness/extreme temperature Overview/general
Climate and Environmental Impact
Overview/general
Solutions
Climate adaptation/resilience Disaster preparedness
Region
Southwest
Other
Climate action plans

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