Main Title |
Enviromedics : the impact of climate change on human health / |
Author |
Lemery, Jay,
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Other Authors |
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Publisher |
Rowman & Littlefield, |
Year Published |
2017 |
OCLC Number |
981774117 |
ISBN |
9781442243187; 144224318X |
Subjects |
Climatic changes ;
Environmental health ;
Climate Change ;
HEALTH & FITNESS--HEALTHy Living ;
HEALTH & FITNESS--Naturopathy ;
HEALTH & FITNESS--Safety ;
MEDICAL--Public Health
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ERAM |
RA566.L46 2017 |
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Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
09/12/2023 |
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Collation |
xiii, 214 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents Notes |
Preamble : the doctor's approach -- Part I. Climate change cascade. Climate change 101 : a primer -- Heat waves & heat stress -- Extreme weather -- Vector-borne diseases -- Mental health -- Part II. Clear and present pathogens. Air degradation -- Water security -- Food security -- Allergens -- Harmful algal blooms -- Part III. Biodiversity in descent. Nature's pharmacopeia -- Ecosystem services -- Part IV. Summation. Climate justice -- Rx for the future. While the subject of climate change is often in the news and social media, and its realities debated in various arenas of science and government, the health impacts are often overlooked. Here, two seasoned physicians dispel myths, clarify science, and help readers understand the threats of environmental change to human health. |
Place Published |
Lanham, Maryland |
PUB Date Free Form |
2017 |
BIB Level |
m |
Medium |
unmediated |
Content |
text |
Carrier |
volume |
Cataloging Source |
RDA |
LCCN |
2017015582 |
Merged OCLC records |
972773383; 973002956; 973113250; 973321273; 973383301; 973516012; 973742245; 973808161; 1021227485; 1084727396; 1201962286; 1297059823; 1315607177; 1317056467 |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20230905213019 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
CAT |
OCLC Rec Leader |
03634cam 2200673 i 45010 |