Climate Change and Public Health

480 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• ISBN: 9780197683293
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.02.2024
• Größe: 234 x 153 mm
• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Herausgegeben von: Jonathan A Patz, Barry S Levy