Overview

This book is the first to present a regional analysis of climate change and human health, focusing on geographically and socio-economically distinct countries of South and Southeast Asia. It has a major focus on India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan.  Climate change is a significant and emerging threat to human health. lt represents a range of environmental hazards and will affect populations in both the developed and developing countries. In particular, it affects the regions where the current burden of climate-sensitive diseases are high, which is the case in South and Southeast Asian countries. 

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Author:   Rais Akhtar
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.486kg
ISBN:  

9783319795218

ISBN 10:   331979521
Pages:   290
Publication Date:   09 September 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Climate Change and Health in South Asia.- Climate Change and Health of Elderly Population in Southeast.-Extreme Temperature Regions in India.-Rapid Deglaciation on the Southeast Facing Slopes of Kanchenjunga and Impact on Human Health in Sikkim.- Scenario  of malaria and dengue in India: way forward.- Geoecology of Dengue in Delhi.- Managing Dams to Prevent Floods Using MS/OR Techniques: Case Study of  Floods and Health  Scenario in Surat, Gujarat  in 2006.- Climate Change and Mental Health Pattern in India.- Coastal Cities at Risk: Health and Climate Change Adaptation Resillience Simulator Development.- Climate Change and Health Impacts in Bangladesh.- Climate Change Impacts and Health Adaptation Scenario in Indonesia.- Climate Variability and Human Health in Southeast Asia: A Taiwan Study.- Climate Change and Human Health in Malaysia.- Potential Effects of Climate Changes  on Dengue Transmission: A Review ofEmpirical Evidences from Taiwan.- Summary and Concluding Remarks.

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