Human Health and the Climate Crisis: A Comprehensive Guide

By Gail Carlson, this definitive text explores the far-reaching human health implications of climate change, delving into both direct and indirect health impacts while shedding light on climate justice – the imperative to protect all people from climate-related harm, regardless of race, ethnicity, class, national origin, indigenous status, and gender.

This accessible and comprehensive resource strikes a balance between technical content and contextual information on public health, epidemiology, and climate modeling, empowering students to grasp the scientific literature on health impacts. The book begins with an overview of the current climate crisis, policy, and activism landscape, before introducing fundamental concepts in public health, epidemiology, and critical sources of health information.

The subsequent chapters delve into the intricacies of climate justice, showcasing stories of climate justice advocates and exploring specific climate-related health topics, including:

• Extreme heat and extreme weather events
• Air pollution and its devastating effects
• Vector-borne diseases and the role of climate change
• Water scarcity, food insecurity, and the impact on human health
• Mental health and the psychological toll of climate change
• Human displacement and the refugee crisis

The final chapter examines the profound effects of climate change on health professions and the vital role they can play in advocating for climate action.

Key Features:

This interdisciplinary text offers:

• An introduction to public health, global health, epidemiology, climate justice, and public policy, encouraging students to ask and analyze relevant questions about climate change and human health
• Real-world examples and case studies from the U.S. and around the world, illustrating the types of health impacts of climate change
• The latest research and experiences, with most references from the last few years, including many from 2021
• An accessible and engaging narrative, designed for a wide range of students without requiring prior background knowledge
• Navigate eBook access, providing online or offline access from a computer, tablet, or mobile device

Product Details:

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication Date: January 26, 2022
• Language: English
• Pages: 350
• ISBN-10: 1284207293
• ISBN-13: 978-1284207293