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Uncertain impact of global warming on disease.

Authors :
McCarthy, Michael
Source :
Lancet. 4/14/2001, Vol. 357 Issue 9263, p1183. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Discusses a report by the United States National Academies of Science National Research Council (NRC) which states that the effects of global warming on infectious disease patterns are unknown. Refutation of other studies which predicted that global warming would lead to an increase in infectious diseases; Suggestion that the relationship between climate, human behavior, and infectious disease is too complex to predict; Criticism of the report.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736
Volume :
357
Issue :
9263
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Lancet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4326557
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(00)04388-9