Abstract:
:A climate change and health vulnerability and adaptation assessment was conducted in Dominica, a Caribbean small island developing state located in the Lesser Antilles. The assessment revealed that the country's population is already experiencing many impacts on health and health systems from climate variability and change. Infectious diseases as well as food and waterborne diseases pose continued threats as climate change may exacerbate the related health risks. Threats to food security were also identified, with particular concern for food production systems. The findings of the assessment included near-term and long-term adaptation options that can inform actions of health sector decision-makers in addressing health vulnerabilities and building resilience to climate change. Key challenges include the need for enhanced financial and human resources to build awareness of key health risks and increase adaptive capacity. Other small island developing states interested in pursuing a vulnerability and adaptation assessment may find this assessment approach, key findings, analysis, and lessons learned useful.
journal_name
Int J Environ Res Public Healthauthors
Schnitter R,Verret M,Berry P,Chung Tiam Fook T,Hales S,Lal A,Edwards Sdoi
10.3390/ijerph16010070subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2018-12-28 00:00:00issue
1eissn
1661-7827issn
1660-4601pii
ijerph16010070journal_volume
16pub_type
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