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From emissions to incisions and beyond: the repercussions of climate change on surgical disease in low- and-middle-income countries.

Authors :
Martins RS
Poulikidis K
Razi SS
Latif MJ
Tafuri K
Bhora FY
Source :
BMC surgery [BMC Surg] 2023 Nov 16; Vol. 23 (1), pp. 348. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 16.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Climate change has far-reaching repercussions for surgical healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. Natural disasters cause injuries and infrastructural damage, while air pollution and global warming may increase surgical disease and predispose to worse outcomes. Socioeconomic ramifications further strain healthcare systems, highlighting the need for integrated climate and healthcare policies.<br /> (© 2023. The Author(s).)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1471-2482
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMC surgery
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
37974149
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02260-8