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Chandra. A, Chaturvedi, S., Rajasekaran, C., Rao. K.S. (Eds.), Climate Resilience: Challenges and Opportunities in Environmental Management

Frist Edition: 2024

ISBN: 978-81-975795-5-4

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https://doi.org/10.70497/B978-81-975795-5-4-07

 

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Chapter 7

Climate Change and Health Issues

S. Umamaheswari*, K. Chidhambara Priya Dharshini

 

Department of Biotechnology, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli 627 012, Tamil Nadu, India

Email: *umamsu@gmail.com

 

Abstract: The current chapter on "Climate Change and Health Issue" provides a comprehensive insight into the complex interactions of climate change and numerous health conditions happening as a result of it. The effects of increasing global temperatures, frequency of extreme weather events, changes in the precipitation patterns and distribution of the ecosystems are sought to bring numerous health impacts for people all over the world. The direct and indirect ways through which climate change impacts the human health are explored in detail which clearly emphasizes on the climate change resulting in the sudden outbreak of prevalence of vector borne diseases, transmission of infectious diseases, polluting the water, air quality and most importantly the effect of climate change in the mental health of individuals. Vulnerable populations are given higher importance since the effect of climate change makes their health conditions even worse than before. Details on the policies for mitigation and adaptation are also indicated on knowing its preference. In order to combat the growing burden on the health infrastructure, it is prioritized to indicate the need for strong public health policies, an effective healthcare system and international collaboration. It is noteworthy that on peeping on the contents is an invaluable resource for academics, researchers and healthcare professionals who want a thorough grasp of the intricate relationship between health and climate change. The information offered is intended to help develop evidence-based plans for reducing health risks, building resilience and advancing world well-being in the face of climate change.

 

Keywords: Climate change, health impact, vector borne diseases, mental health, adaptation strategies.

 

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