Bibliograph

Enviromedics, the impact of climate change on human health, Jay Lemery and Paul Auerbach

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Enviromedics, the impact of climate change on human health, Jay Lemery and Paul Auerbach

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Enviromedics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

981774117

Responsibility statement

Jay Lemery and Paul Auerbach

Sub title

the impact of climate change on human health

Summary

While the subject of climate change is often in the news and social media, and its realities debated in various arenas of science and government, the health impacts are often overlooked. Here, two seasoned physicians dispel myths, clarify science, and help readers understand the threats of environmental change to human health

Table Of Contents

Preamble : the doctor's approach -- Climate change 101 : a primer -- Heat waves & heat stress -- Extreme weather -- Vector-borne diseases -- Mental health -- Air degradation -- Water security -- Food security -- Allergens -- Harmful algal blooms -- Nature's pharmacopeia -- Ecosystem services -- Climate justice -- Rx for the future

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