Climate Change and Global Public Health by
2nd edition - Climate change has been increasingly acknowledged as being directly related to the prevalence and incidence of respiratory morbidity. Evidence is increasing that climate change does drive respiratory disease onset and exacerbation as a result of increased ambient and indoor air pollution, desertification, heat stress, wildfires, and the geographic and temporal spread of pollens, molds and infectious agents.
Climate Change and the Health of Urban Populations by
Book chapter: Cities are central to both the impacts of climate change and to solutions for the climate crisis. What happens in cities over the next few decades will determine how severely our future world is shaped by climate change.
Climate Change and Worker Health: Implications for Clinical Practice (book chapter) by
Book chapter: Worker populations are vulnerable to negative health impacts of climate change either due to the nature of their profession (eg, firefighters, emergency response workers) or due to preexisting underlying health conditions (eg, cardiovascular or respiratory disease). Workers are also at higher risk because they are disproportionately exposed to environmental conditions that the general public can elect to avoid.
Global Climate Change and Human Health by
Learn more about the impact of global warming and climate change on human health and disease. Includes chapters on food systems transformation, health professional climate engagement, women's health, and health care system resilience.
Health of People, Health of Planet and Our Responsibility by
1st edition - The first book to include a wide range of scientific and non-scientific disciplines and views regarding health impacts of climate change. Included are actions and recommendations for solutions from a diverse perspective. Includes contributions from four Nobel laureates, religious leaders, as well as thought leaders, politicians, and eminent scientists.
Impact of Climate Change on Water-Associated Infectious Diseases (book chapter) by
Book chapter: The relation between climate change and water-associated infectious diseases has become much more visible in recent times. Climatic changes are dealt with complex interactions among interconnected components of hydrological cycle such as atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere.
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