Climate Change and Population Health: A Primer
Author | : Mona Sarfaty |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Learning |
Total Pages | : 139 |
Release | : 2020-10-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781284170207 |
ISBN-13 | : 1284170209 |
Rating | : 4/5 (209 Downloads) |
Download or read book Climate Change and Population Health: A Primer written by Mona Sarfaty and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-10-23 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate Change and Population Health begins by explaining the global warming and climate change by looking back historically, reviewing current measurement techniques and results, and taking into consideration greenhouse gases and their origins. It then looks at the health impact as well as who is most effected by climate change, before guiding students on how to effectively communicate about climate change as a means of helping people to protect themselves. Finally, it discusses possible policy solutions that might be beneficial to help mitigate health issues caused by climate change.