A Human health perspective on climate change: a report outlining the research needs on the human health effects of climate change

In: http://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/5569/

Abstract

".an ad hoc Interagency Working Group on Climate Change and Health (IWGCCH) assembled to develop a white paper on relevant federal research and science needs, including research on mitigation and adaptation strategies. Examples of mitigation and adaptation research needs are identified, but a comprehensive discussion of these issues is not included. These research and science needs broadly include basic and applied science, technological innovations and capacities, public health infrastructure, and communication and education. Consideration is also given to the potential structure of a federal climate change and health research agenda and the use of scientific research results for applications and decision making. The purpose of this paper is to identify research critical for understanding the impact of climate change on human health so that we can both mitigate and adapt to the environmental effects of climate change in the healthiest and most efficient ways. Although the group recognizes the global nature of climate change's impacts on human health, the primary focus of this paper is on the situation in the United States." - p. v ; Working Group -- Executive summary -- Introduction -- Crosscutting issues for climate change and health -- Asthma, respiratory allergies, and airway diseases -- Cancer -- Cardiovascular disease and stroke -- Foodborne diseases and nutrition -- Heat-related morbidity and mortality -- Human developmental effects -- Mental health and stress-related disorders -- Neurological diseases and disorders -- Vectorborne and zoonotic diseases -- Waterborne diseases -- Weather-related morbidity and mortality -- Synthesis and recommendations -- Summary statement ; the Interagency Working Group on Climate Change and Health (IWGCCH). ; "The Interagency Working Group on Climate Change and Health (iWGCCH) is an ad hoc group formed by participating federal agencies and organizations at the invitation of the National institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following the January 2009 'Workshop on a Research Agenda for Managing the Health Risks of Climate Change,' sponsored by the Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, research, and medicine. This report identifies gaps in knowledge of the consequences for human health of climate change, and suggests research to address them. The content, views, and perspectives presented in this report are solely those of the authors, and do not reflect the official views, policies, or implied endorsement of any of the individual participating federal agencies or organizations." - t.p. ; Published by Environmental Health Perspectives and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. ; Title from PDF t.p. (viewed April 23, 2010). ; Mode of access: Internet. ; Includes bibliographical references (p. 66-70).