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Climate change adaptation at the intersection of food and health

Abstract

Nutritious, safe, affordable, and enjoyable food is a fundamental prerequisite for health. As a nation, Australia is currently classified as food secure with the domestic production exceeding domestic consumption of most major food groups. The domestic system is almost self-sufficient in terms of nutritious plant foods, although these foods have seen steady higher price increases relative to other foods, with nutrition equity implications. However, the viability of Australia’s food security sits counter to the continued presence of a stable and supportive climate. This article reviews the current state of science concerning the interface between climate change, food systems, and human health to reveal the key issues that must be addressed if Australia is to advance human health and sustainable food systems under a changing climate.

Resource Type
Peer-reviewed article
Authors
Ferne Edwards Jane Dixon Sharon Friel Gillian Hall Kirsten Larsen Stewart Lockie Beverley Wood Mark Lawrence Ivan Hanigan Anthony Hogan Libby Hattersley
Resource URL
http://aph.sagepub.com/content/23/2_suppl/91S
Publication
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health / Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health
Journal Abbr.
Asia Pac J Public Health
Volume
23
Issue
2 Suppl
Pages
91S-104
Date
Mar 2011
DOI
10.1177/1010539510392361
ISSN
1941-2479
Organization Type
Academic
Health and Human Impact
Food security
Climate and Environmental Impact
Food/crops
Solutions
Climate adaptation/resilience Sustainable agriculture/local food systems
Region
International

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