Assessing the Impact of Climate Change on Health
Kortelainen, Nikolai (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024121235369
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024121235369
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The aim of this study has been to outline the diverse ways in which health has been affected by climate change and to realize the strategies in answering these challenges. In the future, health organizations, policymakers, and local authorities will find it necessary to consider enhancing community preparedness for climate-sensitive health risks. This study thus forms the necessary associations between climate change and public health to assist the unabated efforts to ensure strengthening of health system resilience against various environmental stresses.
The study specifically investigates the health impacts of climate change on vector-borne diseases, food security, and mental health. The paper uses theoretical insights founded on climate change and public health literature and adds the input of stakeholders in an understanding of gaps and opportunities for reform.
A scoping literature review of the existing literature was carried out, supplemented by secondary data and questionnaires among key stakeholders. Data collection concentrated on the reporting of direct and indirect impacts of climate change on health and gaps in the current crisis management protocols.
Some key findings of this study have pointed out that climate change has significantly enhanced the burden of diseases caused by vectors, heightened food-insecure conditions, and aggravated disorders in mental health. The research has brought out the deficiencies in the present frameworks—there is always a lack of integration and coordination across sectors. The interest holders pressed for more robust models of response against climate change and engagement of the community at large in mitigation activities.
The conclusion calls for an immediate strengthening of the health system, adaptation of climate-smart agricultural practices, and the apportionment of mental health. Further analysis underlined the need for more all-embracing strategies of community engagement.
The study specifically investigates the health impacts of climate change on vector-borne diseases, food security, and mental health. The paper uses theoretical insights founded on climate change and public health literature and adds the input of stakeholders in an understanding of gaps and opportunities for reform.
A scoping literature review of the existing literature was carried out, supplemented by secondary data and questionnaires among key stakeholders. Data collection concentrated on the reporting of direct and indirect impacts of climate change on health and gaps in the current crisis management protocols.
Some key findings of this study have pointed out that climate change has significantly enhanced the burden of diseases caused by vectors, heightened food-insecure conditions, and aggravated disorders in mental health. The research has brought out the deficiencies in the present frameworks—there is always a lack of integration and coordination across sectors. The interest holders pressed for more robust models of response against climate change and engagement of the community at large in mitigation activities.
The conclusion calls for an immediate strengthening of the health system, adaptation of climate-smart agricultural practices, and the apportionment of mental health. Further analysis underlined the need for more all-embracing strategies of community engagement.