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Health impacts of climate change

Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world, despite efforts to reduce the risks. Climate change continues to put massive stress on our health and existing health systems. As nations think about how to make health systems more resilient to current a…
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Mental health and disaster risk

While much discussion revolves around the physical effects of disasters, mental health can also be harmed after a calamity. These resources explore the effects of disasters on mental health and good practices for reducing negative impacts.
This collection contains resources demonstrating how heat stress affects employees' productivity and well-being, as well as how to protect them.
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COVID-19 and vulnerability

COVID-19 does not discriminate, but its impact does. As the pandemic exacerbated existing vulnerabilities, inequalities, poverty and exclusion also impaired efforts to contain the outbreak.
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COVID-19 and natural hazards

During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, natural hazards increased disaster risk in countries already managing the outbreak. These resources explore the interlinkages between these hazards and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates the systemic nature of risk. This series explores what needs to change so the world can shift from managing disaster to managing risk.
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Non-communicable diseases

Disasters often exacerbate the conditions of people suffering from non-communicable diseases. Explore the implications for public health.
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Managing the risks of wildfire smoke

Inhaling fine particulates in the smoke generated by wildfires causes significant and sometimes severe health impacts, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions.

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