Climate Information for Public Health Action

Author:   Madeleine C. Thomson ,  Simon J. Mason
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781138069640


Pages:   244
Publication Date:   11 September 2018
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Author:   Madeleine C. Thomson ,  Simon J. Mason
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9781138069640


ISBN 10:   1138069647
Pages:   244
Publication Date:   11 September 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword By Elena Manaenkova Chapter 1: Health Priorities in a Changing Climate Madeleine C. Thomson, Tamer Samah Rabie, Joy Shumake-Guillemot, John McDermott, Wilmot James and Chadia Wannous Chapter 2: Climate Impacts on Disasters, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition Madeleine C. Thomson Contributors: Delia Grace, Ruth DeFries, C. Jessica E. Metcalf, Hannah Nissan and Alessandra Giannini Chapter 3: Connecting Climate Information with Health Outcomes Madeleine C. Thomson, C. Jessica E. Metcalf and Simon Mason Contributors: Adrian M. Tompkins and Mary Hayden Chapter 4: Climate Basics Simon J. Mason Contributors: Madeleine C. Thomson Chapter 5: Climate Variability and Trends: Drivers Simon J. Mason Contributors: Ángel G. Muñoz, Bradfield Lyon and Madeleine C. Thomson Chapter 6: Climate Data: The Past and Present Simon J. Mason, Pietro Ceccato and Chris D. Hewitt Contributors: Theodore L. Allen, Tufa Dinku, Andrew Kruczkiewicz, Asher B. Siebert, Michelle Stanton, Madeleine C. Thomson Chapter 7: Weather Forecasts: Up to One Week in Advance Simon J. Mason and Madeleine C. Thomson Contributors: Heat Action Group, Kim Knowlton, Hannah Nissan, Ángel G. Muñoz, Carlos Perez Garcia-Pando and Jeffrey Shaman Chapter 8: Climate Forecasts for Early Warning: Up to Six Months in Advance Simon J. Mason Contributors: Madeleine C. Thomson and Ángel G. Muñoz Chapter 9: Climate information for adaptation: From Years to Decades Hannah Nissan, Madeleine C. Thomson, Simon J. Mason, Ángel G. Muñoz Contributors: Glynn Vale, John W. Hargrove, Arthur M. Greene and Bradfield Lyon. Chapter 10: Climate Information for Public Health Action: Challenges and Opportunities Madeleine C. Thomson and Simon J. Mason Contributors: John del Corral, Andrew Kruczkiewicz, Gilma Mantilla and Cristina Li

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This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the rising risks to human health in a changing climate - it provides an in-depth look at what information can help us to understand past, present and future risks, for better decisions and better outcomes. -- Maarten van Aalst, Director, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, Netherlands At last, an informative reference book for practitioners in the growing discipline of climate and health! Drawing from a wealth of experience, Madeleine Thomson, Simon Mason and colleagues provide a useful background and guide for policy, climate and health practitioners to understand and mitigate climate impacts on the health of the most vulnerable populations. -- Judy Omumbo, Programme ManagerAffiliates and Post-Doctoral Programmes, African Academy of Sciences, Kenya This book provides a deep delve into relationships between health and climate variables and the data necessary to adapt to a warming world. For those who work in nutrition, it is a must read, as food systems and diets garnered from those systems are, and will be, impacted by climate change. - Jessica Fanzo, Director of the Global Food Ethics and Policy Program, Co-Chair of the Global Nutrition Report, Johns Hopkins University, USA Hotter, drier times, more severe (CAT-5) hurricanes and inundations are among the unfolding climate-induced changes for Caribbean SIDS. This book sets out the global context; a treasure trove of sound science, joined-up analyses and recommendations; a must-read for any thoughtful health professional concerned about the health of people and the planet. -- C James Hospedales, Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Trinidad and Tobago


Hotter, drier times, more severe (CAT-5) hurricanes and inundations are among the unfolding climate-induced changes for Caribbean SIDS. This book sets out the global context; a treasure trove of sound science, joined-up analyses and recommendations; a must-read for any thoughtful health professional concerned about the health of people and the planet. -- C James Hospedales, Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Trinidad and Tobago This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the rising risks to human health in a changing climate - it provides an in-depth look at what information can help us to understand past, present and future risks, for better decisions and better outcomes. -- Maarten van Aalst, Director, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, the Netherlands At last, an informative reference book for practitioners in the growing discipline of climate and health! Drawing from a wealth of experience, Madeleine Thomson, Simon Mason and colleagues provide a useful background and guide for policy, climate and health practitioners to understand and mitigate climate impacts on the health of the most vulnerable populations. -- Judy Omumbo, Programme Manager Affiliates and Post-Doctoral Programmes, African Academy of Sciences, Kenya This book provides a deep delve into relationships between health and climate variables and the data necessary to adapt to a warming world. For those who work in nutrition, it is a must read, as food systems and diets garnered from those systems are, and will be, impacted by climate change. - Jessica Fanzo, Director of the Global Food Ethics and Policy Program, Co-Chair of the Global Nutrition Report, Johns Hopkins University, USA Climate Information for Public Health Action provides health professionals with critical insights into the weather and climate variables that can affect major causes of ill-health. Using this knowledge will improve the validity and robustness of research, and inform implementation of effective policies and programs to prepare for and manage these risks in a changing climate. -- Kristie L. Ebi, Director, Center for Health and the Global Environment, University of Washington, USA


Hotter, drier times, more severe (CAT-5) hurricanes and inundations are among the unfolding climate-induced changes for Caribbean SIDS. This book sets out the global context; a treasure trove of sound science, joined-up analyses and recommendations; a must-read for any thoughtful health professional concerned about the health of people and the planet. -- C James Hospedales, Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Trinidad and Tobago This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the rising risks to human health in a changing climate - it provides an in-depth look at what information can help us to understand past, present and future risks, for better decisions and better outcomes. -- Maarten van Aalst, Director, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, Netherlands At last, an informative reference book for practitioners in the growing discipline of climate and health! Drawing from a wealth of experience, Madeleine Thomson, Simon Mason and colleagues provide a useful background and guide for policy, climate and health practitioners to understand and mitigate climate impacts on the health of the most vulnerable populations. -- Judy Omumbo, Programme ManagerAffiliates and Post-Doctoral Programmes, African Academy of Sciences, Kenya This book provides a deep delve into relationships between health and climate variables and the data necessary to adapt to a warming world. For those who work in nutrition, it is a must read, as food systems and diets garnered from those systems are, and will be, impacted by climate change. - Jessica Fanzo, Director of the Global Food Ethics and Policy Program, Co-Chair of the Global Nutrition Report, Johns Hopkins University, USA Climate Information for Public Health Action provides health professionals with critical insights into the weather and climate variables that can affect major causes of ill-health. Using this knowledge will improve the validity and robustness of research, and inform implementation of effective policies and programs to prepare for and manage these risks in a changing climate. -- Kristie L. Ebi, Director, Center for Health and the Global Environment, University of Washington, USA


'Hotter, drier times, more severe (CAT-5) hurricanes and inundations are among the unfolding climate-induced changes for Caribbean SIDS. This book sets out the global context; a treasure trove of sound science, joined-up analyses and recommendations; a must-read for any thoughtful health professional concerned about the health of people and the planet.' -- C. James Hospedales, Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Trinidad and Tobago 'This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the rising risks to human health in a changing climate - it provides an in-depth look at what information can help us to understand past, present and future risks, for better decisions and better outcomes.' - Maarten van Aalst, Director, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, The Netherlands 'At last, an informative reference book for practitioners in the growing discipline of climate and health! Drawing from a wealth of experience, Madeleine Thomson, Simon Mason and colleagues provide a useful background and guide for policy, as well as climate and health practitioners, to understand and mitigate climate impacts on the health of the most vulnerable populations.' - Judy Omumbo, Programme Manager, Affiliates and Post-Doctoral Programmes, African Academy of Sciences, Kenya 'This book delves deep into relationships between health and climate variables and the data necessary to adapt to a warming world. For those who work in nutrition, it is a must-read, as food systems and diets garnered from those systems are, and will be, impacted by climate change.' - Jessica Fanzo, Director of the Global Food Ethics and Policy Program, Co-Chair of the Global Nutrition Report, Johns Hopkins University, USA 'Climate Information for Public Health Action provides health professionals with critical insights into the weather and climate variables that can affect major causes of ill-health. Using this knowledge will improve the validity and robustness of research, and inform implementation of effective policies and programs to prepare for and manage these risks in a changing climate.' - Kristie L. Ebi, Director, Center for Health and the Global Environment, University of Washington, USA 'Almost all strategic goals in sustainable development include health and climate as they both have a prevailing influence on human wellbeing. If you are looking to understand how climate variability and change generate and exacerbate health threats; or innovative, practical ways to address them, this is the book for you.' -- Cheeky Mbow, Executive Director, START International, Washington D.C., USA


This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the rising risks to human health in a changing climate - it provides an in-depth look at what information can help us to understand past, present and future risks, for better decisions and better outcomes. -- Maarten van Aalst, Director, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, Netherlands At last, an informative reference book for practitioners in the growing discipline of climate and health! Drawing from a wealth of experience, Madeleine Thomson, Simon Mason and colleagues provide a useful background and guide for policy, climate and health practitioners to understand and mitigate climate impacts on the health of the most vulnerable populations. -- Judy Omumbo, Programme ManagerAffiliates and Post-Doctoral Programmes, African Academy of Sciences, Kenya This book provides a deep delve into relationships between health and climate variables and the data necessary to adapt to a warming world. For those who work in nutrition, it is a must read, as food systems and diets garnered from those systems are, and will be, impacted by climate change. - Jessica Fanzo, Director of the Global Food Ethics and Policy Program, Co-Chair of the Global Nutrition Report, Johns Hopkins University, USA Hotter, drier times, more severe (CAT-5) hurricanes and inundations are among the unfolding climate-induced changes for Caribbean SIDS. This book sets out the global context; a treasure trove of sound science, joined-up analyses and recommendations; a must-read for any thoughtful health professional concerned about the health of people and the planet. -- C James Hospedales, Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Trinidad and Tobago Climate Information for Public Health Action provides health professionals with critical insights into the weather and climate variables that can affect major causes of ill-health. Using this knowledge will improve the validity and robustness of research, and inform implementation of effective policies and programs to prepare for and manage these risks in a changing climate. -- Kristie L. Ebi, Director, Center for Health and the Global Environment, University of Washington, USA


'Hotter, drier times, more severe (CAT-5) hurricanes and inundations are among the unfolding climate-induced changes for Caribbean SIDS. This book sets out the global context; a treasure trove of sound science, joined-up analyses and recommendations; a must-read for any thoughtful health professional concerned about the health of people and the planet.' -- C. James Hospedales, Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Trinidad and Tobago 'This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the rising risks to human health in a changing climate - it provides an in-depth look at what information can help us to understand past, present and future risks, for better decisions and better outcomes.' - Maarten van Aalst, Director, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, The Netherlands 'At last, an informative reference book for practitioners in the growing discipline of climate and health! Drawing from a wealth of experience, Madeleine Thomson, Simon Mason and colleagues provide a useful background and guide for policy, as well as climate and health practitioners, to understand and mitigate climate impacts on the health of the most vulnerable populations.' - Judy Omumbo, Programme Manager, Affiliates and Post-Doctoral Programmes, African Academy of Sciences, Kenya 'This book delves deep into relationships between health and climate variables and the data necessary to adapt to a warming world. For those who work in nutrition, it is a must-read, as food systems and diets garnered from those systems are, and will be, impacted by climate change.' - Jessica Fanzo, Director of the Global Food Ethics and Policy Program, Co-Chair of the Global Nutrition Report, Johns Hopkins University, USA 'Climate Information for Public Health Action provides health professionals with critical insights into the weather and climate variables that can affect major causes of ill-health. Using this knowledge will improve the validity and robustness of research, and inform implementation of effective policies and programs to prepare for and manage these risks in a changing climate.' - Kristie L. Ebi, Director, Center for Health and the Global Environment, University of Washington, USA 'Hotter, drier times, more severe (CAT-5) hurricanes and inundations are among the unfolding climate-induced changes for Caribbean SIDS. This book sets out the global context; a treasure trove of sound science, joined-up analyses and recommendations; a must-read for any thoughtful health professional concerned about the health of people and the planet.' -- C. James Hospedales, Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Trinidad and Tobago 'This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the rising risks to human health in a changing climate - it provides an in-depth look at what information can help us to understand past, present and future risks, for better decisions and better outcomes.' - Maarten van Aalst, Director, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, The Netherlands 'At last, an informative reference book for practitioners in the growing discipline of climate and health! Drawing from a wealth of experience, Madeleine Thomson, Simon Mason and colleagues provide a useful background and guide for policy, as well as climate and health practitioners, to understand and mitigate climate impacts on the health of the most vulnerable populations.' - Judy Omumbo, Programme Manager, Affiliates and Post-Doctoral Programmes, African Academy of Sciences, Kenya 'This book delves deep into relationships between health and climate variables and the data necessary to adapt to a warming world. For those who work in nutrition, it is a must-read, as food systems and diets garnered from those systems are, and will be, impacted by climate change.' - Jessica Fanzo, Director of the Global Food Ethics and Policy Program, Co-Chair of the Global Nutrition Report, Johns Hopkins University, USA 'Climate Information for Public Health Action provides health professionals with critical insights into the weather and climate variables that can affect major causes of ill-health. Using this knowledge will improve the validity and robustness of research, and inform implementation of effective policies and programs to prepare for and manage these risks in a changing climate.' - Kristie L. Ebi, Director, Center for Health and the Global Environment, University of Washington, USA 'Almost all strategic goals in sustainable development include health and climate as they both have a prevailing influence on human wellbeing. If you are looking to understand how climate variability and change generate and exacerbate health threats; or innovative, practical ways to address them, this is the book for you.' -- Cheikh Mbow, Executive Director, START International, Washington D.C., USA


Author Information

Madeleine C. Thomson is a Senior Research Scientist at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Earth Institute, and a Senior Scholar at the Mailman School of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, at Columbia University, USA. Simon J. Mason is Chief Climate Scientist at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Earth Institute, at Columbia University, USA.

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