Ameliorating the consequences of climate change in small islands
In general, small islands are very small in physical dimensions, situated far away from the major lands, possess minimal natural resources, with an unstable economy and limited infrastructure, financial and human resources. It has been observed that these small islands are exposed to extreme weather...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Apollo Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.apollomedicine.org/article.asp?issn=0976-0016;year=2020;volume=17;issue=4;spage=297;epage=298;aulast=Shrivastava |
| Summary: | In general, small islands are very small in physical dimensions, situated far away from the major lands, possess minimal natural resources, with an unstable economy and limited infrastructure, financial and human resources. It has been observed that these small islands are exposed to extreme weather changes, which essentially casts a negative impact on health. There is an immense need to formulate and implement a wide range of strategies and policies targeting the burden of climate-sensitive diseases or other hazardous events. In conclusion, owing to the multi-dimensional impact of climate change in small islands on the residents, it is very important for the policy makers to prioritize the issue and manage the available resources. However, it is important to involve all the concerned sectors to have a better and a more effective response. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-0016 2213-3682 |