Main Title |
Climate change and California's public health institutions / |
Other Authors |
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Publisher |
Public Policy Institute of California, |
Year Published |
2008 |
OCLC Number |
314159466 |
Subjects |
Public health--California ;
Environmental policy--California
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBM POD |
Internet only |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
03/17/2009 |
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Collation |
31 unnumbered pages : digital, PDF file, illustrations |
Notes |
"This report is part of a larger PPIC study, Preparing California for a Changing Climate." "November 2008." Title from title screen (viewed Mar. 11, 2009). |
Contents Notes |
Climate change is expected to have significant impacts on public health in California. The direct effect will likely be an increase in heat-related morbidity and mortality. In addition, climate change could worsen air quality, alter the incidence and transmission of vector-borne illness, and increase the risk of large wildfires. Public health officials recognize the risks associated with climate change, but feel that they lack the information and resources to adapt to the new challenges. |