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Hydrometeorological Extreme Events and Public Health (Hardcover)
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Hydrometeorological Extreme Events and Public Health (Hardcover)
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CONTINGENCY PLANNING FOR INCREASED FLOODS AND DROUGHTS RESULTING
FROM CLIMATE CHANGE TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH Hydrometeorological
Extreme Events and Public Health outlines the links between climate
change, trends in hydrometeorological extreme events, and the
effects on human health, and describes new developments in health
adaptation and disaster risk management. The work provides
technical facts, examples of international and national approaches
and scientific projects, and covers key issues such as
multi-sectoral collaboration, disaster preparedness, response and
recovery, as well as stakeholder involvement, and costs. Readers
will find: Specific observed and projected health effects of heavy
precipitation events, floods, and droughts A comprehensive analysis
of recent studies on the health costs of extreme weather events A
discussion of the impact and interdependency of international
health and climate agreements For professionals working in the
areas of hydrology, disaster management and prevention, and in the
public health sector, Hydrometeorological Extreme Events and Public
Health serves as a comprehensive resource on new challenges
resulting from climate change and on how we can plan for and adapt
to this uncharted territory to protect human lives and human
health. The book is the fifth volume of the Hydrometeorological
Extreme Events Series.
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