Climate Change and Global Health: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Effects
by Colin Butler, Dr Kerryn Higgs
This insightful volume by Colin Butler and Dr. Kerryn Higgs examines the primary, secondary, and tertiary effects of climate change on global health. It highlights direct and indirect risks, from heatwaves and vector-borne diseases to socioeconomic disruptions, urging proactive measures for resilience and equity in health outcomes.
About This Book
Climate Change and Global Health delves into the multifaceted ways environmental shifts influence human well-being. Authored by experts Colin Butler and Dr. Kerryn Higgs, it provides a structured analysis of health impacts.
The book categorizes effects into primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, offering insights into immediate risks like extreme weather and longer-term challenges such as disease spread and resource scarcity.
Through this framework, readers gain an understanding of how global health systems must adapt to mitigate these interconnected threats.
It emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches to address the escalating intersection of climate and health concerns worldwide.
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