Understanding the dynamics of climate stress and mental health in urban and rural IndiaThe implications of climate change on the health and well-being of communities are widespread. It is observed to differentially impact different sections of the community, notably displaying disparities between men ...
It is increasingly necessary to quantify the impacts of climate change on populations, and to quantify the effectiveness of mitigation and adaptation strategies. Despite growing interest in the health effects of climate change, the relationship between m
The health impacts of climate change are being increasingly recognized, but mental health is often excluded from this discussion. In this issue we feature a collection of articles on climate change and mental health that highlight important directions for future research. Loss and trauma feature prom...
India is especially vulnerable to climate change due to its geographic location, climate-sensitive livelihoods and prevalent health concerns. In that context, the healthcare workforce plays a critical role in addressing climate change and its health effects. While some initiatives are underway to equip...
“We need to push for the network to be expanded,” said Rosmann, who helped write the 2018 legislation. “The bill is the major way we can bring about change on this issue.” Even before climate change began taking its toll, farmers already faced severe mental health issues. The rate ...
[Jennifer Abbasi] I want to get to the health effects of climate change that clinicians can expect to deal with in the coming years and how they can be prepared. But first, let's talk about why the WHO decided to create this new position focused on climate change and health. Why was ...
While increasing literature demonstrating the direct and indirect impacts of climate change focuses on health, the capacity and preparedness of healthcare systems to deal with these impacts are less frequently considered. Here we performed a systematic a
The 2022 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) paints a dark picture of the future of life on earth, characterized by ecosystem collapse, species extinction, and climate hazards such as heat waves and floods.1These are all linked to physical and mental health problems,...
Rapid changes in global climate are a threat to living beings and the environment, with far-reaching implications for human health. This comprehensive book chapter explores the multifaceted relationship between climate change, health, and health informat
3.2.2 Climate change and human healthGlobal warming and extreme climate events affect peoples’ physical and mental health directly via heat waves or an increase in mortality or indirectly through the spreading of infectious diseases, and lowering of virus survival rates. Studies have shown that ...