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Author(s) Schwerdtle, Patricia; Bowen, Kathryn; McMichael, Celia

The health impacts of climate-related migration

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This paper examines the links between climate change, migration, and health, considering diverse migration responses, including immobility, forced displacement and planned migration, as well as the associated health risks and opportunities in different contexts. Using case studies, the paper illustrates strategies to reduce the health risks associated with climate change-related migration.

While there is an increasing body of research examining the climate change–migration nexus, a dual approach is now required. This approach must include debate and further research regarding the health consequences and responses associated with climate migration as well as immediate strengthening of health systems to make them both climate resilient and migrant inclusive.

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Hazards Epidemic and Pandemic
Themes Climate change Health and health facilities Human mobility Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Country and region Australia Colombia Papua New Guinea Spain United States of America South Sudan
Number of pages
7 p.
Publication year
2018

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