Analyses of the effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems : final report / Convening lead author: Janet L. Gamble; Lead authors: Kristie, L. Ebi, ... [et al.] ; U.S. Climate Change Science Program and the Subcommittee on Global Change Research.

Format Electronic
Publication InfoWashington, DC : U.S. Climate Change Science Program, [2008]
Description[284] p. : digital, PDF file, ill.
Supplemental Contenthttps://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS110694
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Other author/creatorGamble, Janet L.
Other author/creatorEbi, Kristie L.
Other author/creatorClimate Change Science Program (U.S.)
Other author/creatorNational Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Subcommittee on Global Change Research.
Variant title Effects of global change on human health and welfare and human systems
SeriesSynthesis and assessment product ; 4.6
Synthesis and assessment product ; 4.6. ^A695973
Contents Executive Summary -- Introduction -- Scope and Approach of the SAP 4.6 1-3 -- Climate Change in the United States: Context for an Assessment of Impacts on Human Systems -- Rising temperatures -- Trends in precipitation -- Rising sea levels and erosion of coastal zones -- Changes in Extreme Conditions -- Population Trends and Migration Patterns: A Context for Assessing Climate-related Impacts -- Trends in total U.S. Population -- Migration patterns -- Complex Linkages: The Role of Non-climate Factors -- Economic status -- Technology -- Infrastructure -- Human and Social Capital and Behaviors -- Institutions -- Interacting effects -- Reporting Uncertainty in SAP
Contents Human health -- Introduction -- Observed Climate-Sensitive Health Outcomes in the United States -- Thermal Extremes: Heat Waves -- Thermal Extremes: Cold Waves -- Extreme Events: Hurricanes, Floods, and Wildfires -- Indirect Health Impacts of Climate Change -- Projected Health Impacts of Climate Change in the United States -- Heat-Related Mortality -- Hurricanes, Floods, Wildfires and Health Impacts -- Vectorborne and Zoonotic Diseases -- Water- and Foodborne Diseases -- Air Quality Morbidity and Mortality -- Vulnerable Regions and Subpopulations -- Vulnerable Regions -- Specific Subpopulations at Risk -- Adaptation -- Actors and Their Roles and Responsibilities for Adaptation -- Adaptation Measures to Manage Climate Change-Related Health Risks -- Conclusions.
General noteTitle from PDF t.p. (viewed on July 17, 2008).
General note"July 2008."
General noteGPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Technical detailsMode of access: Internet from the CCSP web site. Address as of 03/25/09: http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-6/final-report/sap4-6-final-all.pdf ; current access is available via PURL.
GPO item number0857-P-02 (online)
Govt. docs number PREX 23.2:H 88

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