At-a-glance - Climate change impacts on health and wellbeing in rural and remote regions across Canada: a synthesis of the literature
This article provides a synthesis of the forthcoming first order draft of the Canadian Government’s National Assessment on Climate Change ‘Rural and Remote’ chapter, highlighting key health concerns from the literature associated with climate change in rural and remote regions, as well as existing a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Health Agency of Canada
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.39.4.02 |
| Summary: | This article provides a synthesis of the forthcoming first order draft of the Canadian Government’s National Assessment on Climate Change ‘Rural and Remote’ chapter, highlighting key health concerns from the literature associated with climate change in rural and remote regions, as well as existing and future adaptation strategies. To support the health and wellbeing of those experiencing the negative effects of climate change, and utilizing systematic search processes, this synthesis article highlights the importance of considering the specific socio-cultural, economic, and geographic elements and existing expertise of individuals and communities in rural and remote regions. |
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| ISSN: | 2368-738X |