Franziska Matthies-Wiesler & Philippe Quevauviller 
Hydrometeorological Extreme Events and Public Health [EPUB ebook] 

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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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Table of Content

1. Introduction
2. Precipitation and Temperature Extremes in a Changing Climate
3. Climate Changes and Health
4. Flooding and Public Health in a Changing Climate
5. The Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Health Nexus
6. Preparedness and Response in View of Climate Change Impacting on Health Challenges
7. The Health Costs of Hydrometeorological Extreme Events
8. Conclusions and Perspectives

About the author

Franziska Matthies-Wiesler, Helmholtz Zentrum Munich, German Research Centre for Environmental Health, Munich, Germany
Philippe Quevauviller, Vrije Universiteit Brussel & European Commission, Brussels, Belgium

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 128 ● ISBN 9781119259251 ● File size 18.7 MB ● Editor Franziska Matthies-Wiesler & Philippe Quevauviller ● Publisher John Wiley & Sons ● Published 2022 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 8349198 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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