Peru, climate change and noncommunicable diseases: ¿where are we and where are we heading?

• Main Authors: José L. Avilez, Janina Bazalar, Diego Azañedo, J. Jaime Miranda
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Instituto Nacional de Salud 2016-03-01
• Series: Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública
• Subjects: cambio climático; enfermedad crónica; política de salud; perú
• Online Access: https://rpmesp.ins.gob.pe/index.php/rpmesp/article/view/2016

The world is facing a crisis of noncommunicable diseases alongside a state of climate volatility. Of the total health burden attributable to climate change, 99% will be assumed by developing countries. In light of climate change, Peru’s best opportunity is to create mitigation and adaptation policies focused on developing health co-benefits, which will improve the state of noncommunicable diseases and the climate system. This article presents Peru’s compromises in terms of mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions; identifies public health opportunities for Peru under the Paris Agreement signed in the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21); and makes recommendations for evidence and policy generation for the National Academy of Medicine and the Peruvian government.