Lancet Series 2023: Health and Climate in South America
2023
This Lancet Series examines the intersection of climate change and health in South America, analyzing the various impacts of climate change on ecosystems, infrastructure, and health in the region. As the climate crisis continues to pose severe risks to societies and their health, the need to consider and integrate climate change and health within policymaking is crucial– along with coordinated action toward addressing the challenges spurred by climate change.
The Series highlights knowledge gaps concerning health and climate change in South America, and discusses adaptation strategies to lessen health risks, the health benefits of mitigation efforts, and the need for further research to protect population health and wellbeing.
Series articles include:
- The Lancet Countdown South America: Increasing Health Opportunities by Identifying the Gaps in Health and Climate Change Research
- Identifying Gaps on Health Impacts, Exposures, and Vulnerabilities to Climate Change on Human Health and Wellbeing in South America: a Scoping Review
- A Critical Analysis of National Plans for Climate Adaptation for Health in South America
- A Scoping Review of the Health Co-benefits of Climate Mitigation Strategies in South America
- Economic Impacts Associated With the Health Effects of Climate Change in South America: a Scoping Review
- Climate Change and Public Health in South America: a Scoping Review of Governance and Public Engagement Research
Lancet Series 2023: Health and Climate in South America
Source:
Health and Climate Change in South America. The Lancet Regional Health – Americas 2023. https://www.thelancet.com/series/health-and-climate-change-south-america.