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Assessment of Human Health Vulnerability to Climate Variability and Change in Cuba
Ortíz Bultó, Paulo Lázaro; Pérez Rodríguez, Antonio; Rivero Valencia, Alina; León Vega, Nicolás; Díaz Gonzalez, Manuel; Pérez Carrera, Alina.
Affiliation
  • Ortíz Bultó, Paulo Lázaro; Climate Center. Institute of Meteorology. Havana. Cuba
  • Pérez Rodríguez, Antonio; Tropical Medicine Institute Pedro Kourí. Havana. Cuba
  • Rivero Valencia, Alina; Climate Center. Institute of Meteorology. Havana. Cuba
  • León Vega, Nicolás; 3Vector Control Department. Ministry of Public Health for Cuba. Havana. Cuba
  • Díaz Gonzalez, Manuel; 2Tropical Medicine Institute Pedro Kourí. Havana. Cuba
  • Pérez Carrera, Alina; Vector Control Department. Ministry of Public Health for Cuba. Havana. Cuba
Environ Health Perspect ; 114(12)Dec. 2006. ilus, mapas, tab, graf
Article in English | CUMED | ID: cum-40013
Responsible library: CU1.1
ABSTRACT
In this study we assessed the potential effects of climate variability and change on population health in Cuba. We describe the climate of Cuba as well as the patterns of climate-sensitive diseases of primary concern, particularly dengue fever. Analyses of the associations between climatic anomalies and disease patterns highlight current vulnerability to climate variability. We describe current adaptations, including the application of climate predictions to prevent disease outbreaks. Finally, we present the potential economic costs associated with future impacts due to climate change. The tools used in this study can be useful in the development of appropriate and effective adaptation options to address the increased climate variability associated with climate change(AU)
RESUMEN
En este estudio hemos evaluado los efectos potenciales de la variabilidad y el cambio climático en la salud de la población en Cuba. Se describe el clima de Cuba, así como los patrones de las enfermedades sensibles al clima de preocupación primordial, en particular la fiebre del dengue. Análisis de las asociaciones entre las anomalías climáticas y los patrones de enfermedad de relieve la vulnerabilidad actual de la variabilidad del clima. Se describen las adaptaciones actuales, incluida la aplicación de las predicciones climáticas para prevenir brotes de enfermedades. Por último, se presentan los posibles costos económicos asociados con los impactos debidos al cambio climático. Las herramientas utilizadas en este estudio pueden ser útiles en el desarrollo de procedimientos adecuados y efectivos para hacer frente a las opciones de adaptación al aumento de la variabilidad climática asociada con el cambio climático
Subject(s)

Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Cuba Health context: Neglected Diseases Health problem: Dengue Database: CUMED Main subject: Environmental Health / Climate / Risk Assessment Type of study: Etiology study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: Cuba Language: English Journal: Environ Health Perspect Year: 2006 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: 2Tropical Medicine Institute Pedro Kourí/Cuba / 3Vector Control Department/Cuba / Climate Center/Cuba / Tropical Medicine Institute Pedro Kourí/Cuba
Full text: Available Collection: National databases / Cuba Health context: Neglected Diseases Health problem: Dengue Database: CUMED Main subject: Environmental Health / Climate / Risk Assessment Type of study: Etiology study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Country/Region as subject: Cuba Language: English Journal: Environ Health Perspect Year: 2006 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: 2Tropical Medicine Institute Pedro Kourí/Cuba / 3Vector Control Department/Cuba / Climate Center/Cuba / Tropical Medicine Institute Pedro Kourí/Cuba
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