Climate Change and Public Health
Download or Read eBook Climate Change and Public Health PDF written by Barry S. Levy and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Barry S. Levy |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 481 |
| Release | : 2024-02-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780197683316 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0197683312 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Climate Change and Public Health by : Barry S. Levy
Book excerpt: This second edition of Climate Change and Public Health comprehensively covers the health impacts of climate change, including heat-related and respiratory disorders, vectorborne and waterborne diseases, malnutrition, mental disorders, and violence. It provides a thorough understanding of the policymaking process and energy, transportation, and agriculture policies for mitigation. It covers health adaptation, sustainable built environments, and nature-based solutions to address climate change. Finally, it describes ways of strengthening public and political support, including communicating the health relevance of climate change, building movements, and promoting climate justice.
