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Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems final report
Title
Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems [electronic resource] : final report / Convening lead author: Janet L. Gamble; Lead authors: Kristie, L. Ebi, ... [et al.] ; U.S. Climate Change Science Program and the Subcommittee on Global Change Research.
Published
Washington, DC : U.S. Climate Change Science Program, [2008]
Physical Description
[284] p. : digital, PDF file, ill.
Notes
Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on July 17, 2008).
"July 2008."
Variant and related titles
Effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
April 15, 2009
Series
Synthesis and assessment product ; 4.6
System details note
Mode of access: Internet from the CCSP web site. Address as of 03/25/09: http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-6/final-report/sap4-6-final-all.pdf ; current access is available via PURL.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Scope and Approach of the SAP 4.6 1-3
Climate Change in the United States: Context for an Assessment of Impacts on Human Systems
Rising temperatures
Trends in precipitation
Rising sea levels and erosion of coastal zones
Changes in Extreme Conditions
Population Trends and Migration Patterns: A Context for Assessing Climate-related Impacts
Trends in total U.S. Population
Migration patterns
Complex Linkages: The Role of Non-climate Factors
Economic status
Technology
Infrastructure
Human and Social Capital and Behaviors
Institutions
Interacting effects
Reporting Uncertainty in SAP
Human health
Introduction
Observed Climate-Sensitive Health Outcomes in the United States
Thermal Extremes: Heat Waves
Thermal Extremes: Cold Waves
Extreme Events: Hurricanes, Floods, and Wildfires
Indirect Health Impacts of Climate Change
Projected Health Impacts of Climate Change in the United States
Heat-Related Mortality
Hurricanes, Floods, Wildfires and Health Impacts
Vectorborne and Zoonotic Diseases
Water- and Foodborne Diseases
Air Quality Morbidity and Mortality
Vulnerable Regions and Subpopulations
Vulnerable Regions
Specific Subpopulations at Risk
Adaptation
Actors and Their Roles and Responsibilities for Adaptation
Adaptation Measures to Manage Climate Change-Related Health Risks
Conclusions.
Subjects
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Climate Change Science Program (U.S.)
National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Subcommittee on Global Change Research.
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