For human health, “modifying factors” such as age, nutritional status, access to services and underlying health conditions are known to exacerbate the impacts of climate, and these call for adaptation actions in the sector. The projected changes in temperature extremes put additional strain on the health system, including the increasing
For human health, “modifying factors” such as age, nutritional status, access to services and underlying health conditions are known to exacerbate the impacts of climate, and these call for adaptation actions in the sector. The projected changes in temperature extremes put additional strain on the health system, including the increasing burden of disease, and affect aspects such as infrastructure, services, availability of medicines and medical supplies and emergency services.
Increasing investments in climate change and health (research, health adaptation for population health and health system resilience)
ZA
Adaptation Commitments
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GCA_subsector
Adapt Now subsector
Health
Disease surveillance and control
ZA
Adaptation Commitments
GCA_subsector
GCA_subsector
Adapt Now subsector
Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
Early warning system