Public health impact of global heating due to climate change: potential effects on chronic non-communicable diseases

Kjellström, Tord; Butler, Ainslie; Lucas, Robyn; Bonita, Ruth

doi:10.1007/s00038-009-0090-2

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“…Although, this group of thermal regulation mechanisms can be stressful to organisms, specifically for cardiac system. Therefore, high levels of heat exposure may result in big health problems ranging from normal heat rashes, heat cramps and heat exhaustion to lethal heart strokes (Kjellstrom et al, 2012;WHO, 2008). A number of factors in specific are particularly associated with overall mortality and morbidity during the heat waves, involving gender, age, socio-economic status, premorbidity and interdependencies with path physical and clinical factors (EEA, 2012;Pauli and Hornberg, 2010;Kovatas and Hajat, 2008;WHO, 2008).…”

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Water Bodies an Urban Microclimate: A Review

Manteghi¹,

Limit²,

Remaz³

2015

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In urban areas, water bodies have a positive effect upon microclimate of the surroundings with the relative cooling impact it has on evaporative procedure. Hence, evaporative cooling might be one of the pretty efficient methods of passive cooling for urban spaces and buildings. Differences in temperature between the urban space and the non-urban space which surrounds, is dubbed UHI (Urban Heat Island) effect. Water bodies have also been proven to be influential methods of decreasing urban temperatures. A water body temperature is capable of being lower than the surrounding urban environment around 2 -6 °C. According to these findings; one may conclude that the rise of evapotranspiration in cities, that has roots in vegetation and water body, can efficiently mitigate the influence of the urban heat island. Unfortunately, the effect that water bodies can have upon urban temperatures has not been thoroughly assessed in previous studies, specifically the difference between the daytime and night time influences of water bodies, and the matter the how urban design may be in influential in moving the cooling influence from the water bodies toward the city. This paper provides a theoretical background for the problem and reviews the related literature.

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Water Bodies an Urban Microclimate: A Review

Manteghi¹,

Limit²,

Remaz³

2015

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132

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“…Our findings are in agreement with their conclusions, and suggest that CC in Quebec are likely to affect a large range of indoor and outdoor sectors. • Renal & cardiovascular problems 14) • Increased absorption of chemicals 15,16) • Dehydration and decrease in cognitive performance 17) • Skin problems Exchanges during Montreal CC and OHS workshops, Nov. [24][25]2010 • Accidents related to decrease in vigilance; decrease in manual dexterity 18,19) • Altered emotional states 20) • Death 13,[21][22][23] Air pollutants (Ozone, airborne particles, volatile organic compound and allergens)…”

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Climate Change and Occupational Health and Safety in a Temperate Climate: Potential Impacts and Research Priorities in Quebec, Canada

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The potential impacts of climate change (CC) on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)have been studied a little in tropical countries, while they received no attention in northern industrialized countries with a temperate climate. This work aimed to establish an overview of the potential links between CC and OHS in those countries and to determine research priorities for Quebec, Canada. A narrative review of the scientific literature (2005-2010) was presented to a working group of international and national experts and stakeholders during a workshop held in 2010. The working group was invited to identify knowledge gaps, and a modified Delphi method helped prioritize research avenues. This process highlighted five categories of hazards that are likely to impact OHS in northern industrialized countries: heat waves/increased temperatures, air pollutants, UV radiation, extreme weather events, vector-borne/zoonotic diseases. These hazards will affect working activities related to natural resources (i.e. agriculture, fishing and forestry) and may influence the socioeconomic context (built environment and green industries), thus indirectly modifying OHS. From this consensus approach, three categories of research were identified: 1) Knowledge acquisition on hazards, target populations and methods of adaptation; 2) Surveillance of diseases/ accidents/occupational hazards; and 3) Development of new occupational adaptation strategies.

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“…A study conducted in 2011, predicts a conservative warming of 1 to 2 ○ C for Lagos and between 5 to 50 cm sea level rise by 2100 (Rosenzweig et al 2011). Increased temperature in the city could compound local air pollution and also heighten the likelihood of heatwave-related morbidity and mortality (WHO 2009;Kjellstrom et al 2010). Frequent and intense rainfall often exacerbated by the city's waste accumulation and inadequate drainage systems place populations at greater risk of the health impacts of flooding and economic loss associated with displacement and property damage (Ajibade and McBean 2014;Ajibade et al 2013).…”

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Sustainability Transitions: Exploring Risk Management and the Future of Adaptation in the Megacity of Lagos

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Lagos, a coastal megacity with more than 11 million inhabitants faces serious development challenges in addition to climatic risks and extreme weather events. There are uncertainties about future disaster risk trends and about how to manage and adapt to existing threats in ways that ensure a just and sustainable development trajectory. In this paper, we explore the changes that have occurred in risk management in Lagos over the last 20 years, as part of a broader endeavor towards sustainability. We draw on transition theory to analyze data collected from a scenario workshop and expert interviews conducted over a period of two years, to understand the influences, processes and actors that shape the adaptationdevelopment nexus in Lagos. Findings based on stakeholders voices present a risk management regime firmly oriented towards protecting contemporary development gains and policies, despite Nigeria's contested development strategy. Future positioning of risk management is described as either maintaining its current goals or shifting towards a position where development is seen as a root cause of risk and a focus for change. Resilience (marginal changes in development to maintain stability) is not foreseen as a likely future choice for Lagos. This is in contrast to many global agendas that promote resilience and reflects the realities of managing risks in the context of contested development.

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Public health impact of global heating due to climate change: potential effects on chronic non-communicable diseases

Cited by 118 publications

References 38 publications

Water Bodies an Urban Microclimate: A Review

Water Bodies an Urban Microclimate: A Review

Climate Change and Occupational Health and Safety in a Temperate Climate: Potential Impacts and Research Priorities in Quebec, Canada

Sustainability Transitions: Exploring Risk Management and the Future of Adaptation in the Megacity of Lagos

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