Climate change health check 2020

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19 May 2008In recognition that climate change is posing ever-growing threats to global public health security, this report by Doctors for the Environment, Australia, commissioned by the Climate Institute, summarises recent research on health risks and effective responses with a focus on minimizing human health impacts of climate change in Australia in 2020 and beyond. In particular the report emphasises expected changes in medical practice and how patients will come to their doctors in future years with illness due to climate change.

Publication typeReport
Publisher TypeNon government organisation
CoverageAustralia, Worldwide
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/2514
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