Climate change is a leading public health concern of the twenty-first century and has implications for population health globally. In this chapter, we present a general overview of what climate change is and how its direct and indirect effects are associated with disease prevalence and population health outcomes. In discussing these associations, examples of climate-related diseases and other health conditions highlighted in the literature are presented. Further, we share the findings of a few local and international studies to buttress the general outline given in this chapter. Health effects of climate change among different age groups and on sexual and reproductive health are also outlined. Essentially, the chapter is structured and written to serve as a basic text in educating a varied audience on the health effects of climate change.
BT - Global Perspectives on Health Geography DO - 10.1007/978-3-031-41268-4_11 LA - Eng N2 -Climate change is a leading public health concern of the twenty-first century and has implications for population health globally. In this chapter, we present a general overview of what climate change is and how its direct and indirect effects are associated with disease prevalence and population health outcomes. In discussing these associations, examples of climate-related diseases and other health conditions highlighted in the literature are presented. Further, we share the findings of a few local and international studies to buttress the general outline given in this chapter. Health effects of climate change among different age groups and on sexual and reproductive health are also outlined. Essentially, the chapter is structured and written to serve as a basic text in educating a varied audience on the health effects of climate change.
PB - Springer International Publishing PY - 2023 SN - 9783031412677/2522-8005, 2522-8013 SP - 233 EP - 245 T2 - Global Perspectives on Health Geography TI - Climate-Related Diseases and Health Impacts of Climate Change in Sub-Saharan Africa ER -