Impact of Climate Change on Health in Africa

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Impact of Climate Change on Health in Africa

A Focus on Liver and Gastrointestinal Tract

Public health and preventive medicine Environmental factors Medical microbiology and virology Meteorology and climatology

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Collection: Medicine

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 5th December 2023

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9783031394669


Overview

This book provides detailed information on the impact of climate change on gastrointestinal and liver health and disease patterns on the African continent. It also discusses the adaptation measures required to mitigate these impacts and highlights the complex interplay between climate change and various forms of gut diseases, ranging from the spread of infectious diseases to emerging parasites.

Intended Audience

This volume is intended for both public health researchers, climate epidemiologists, gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and tropical medicine physicians seeking to develop a comprehensive understanding of the links between climate change and disease patterns in Africa.

Key Contributions

The ideas and findings covered in this book contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being and SDG 13: Climate Action.

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