A Study on the Knowledge, Awareness, Perceptions and Behaviour (KAPB) of Students of the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (UWI-STA) Towards Climate Change and its Impact on Human Health
In. Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of the West Indies. 23rd Annual Student Research Day. Port of Sapin, Faculty of Medical Sciences,The University of the West Indies, October 14, 2021. .
Non-conventional
in English
| MedCarib
| ID: biblio-1337816
Responsible library:
TT5
ABSTRACT
Climate change (CC) is defined as long-term weather changes in the Earth's climate. CC has been linked to increased global temperatures. This affects human health both directly and indirectly Directly, via increased risk of cardiovascular, respiratory, and vector-borne diseases. Indirectly, via reduced agricultural crop yields and accessibility to healthcare due to extreme weather events. Studies show that spreading awareness on the health impacts of CC encourages motivation towards mitigation (1). Early awareness of climate change and its health impacts is necessary for future generations to mitigate its effects.
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MedCarib
Main subject:
Health
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Caribbean
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English Caribbean
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Trinidad and Tobago
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document type:
Non-conventional
Institution/Affiliation country:
The University of the West Indies/TT
