Climate change adaptation in South Africa: a case study on the role of the health sector

Climate change adaptation in South Africa: a case study on the role of the health sector

Abstract Background Globally, the response to climate change is gradually gaining momentum as the impacts of climate change unfold. In South Africa, it is increasingly apparent that delays in responding to climate change over the past decades have jeopardized human life and livelihoods. While slow p...

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Main Authors: Matthew F. Chersich, Caradee Y. Wright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Globalization and Health
Subjects:
South Africa
Climate change
Adaptation
Health systems
Heat
Extreme weather
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12992-019-0466-x

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