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Climate Change and Health: Perspectives From Ghana.

Authors :
Akakpo, Martin Gameli
Hagan, Sylvia
Bokpin, Hayford Alufar
Source :
Geohealth; Aug2024, Vol. 8 Issue 8, p1-4, 4p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Climate change is impacting many aspects of human life in many ways. In Ghana, climate change knowledge remains low and discussions linking climate change and health are scarce. In this paper, authors contribute to the shaping of discussions about climate and health with a focus on how climate change increases certain ailments. First, the paper addresses the need for research in Ghanaian communities to link climate change and health. Second, the paper suggests the development of policies to address the link. Third, public health educators are advised in this paper to educate the public. Plain Language Summary: The paper addresses the link between climate change and health. Authors call for this link to be considered in Ghana and policies developed to meet worsening health problems. Key Points: Climate change is an important driver of negative health outcomesClimate change exacerbates the already precarious health inequality in GhanaResearchers, policymakers, and public health educators should focus on the impact of climate change on health in Ghana [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24711403
Volume :
8
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Geohealth
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179298953
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1029/2024GH001030