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Climate Change and Health: Perspectives From Ghana

Authors :
Martin Gameli Akakpo
Sylvia Hagan
Hayford Alufar Bokpin
Source :
GeoHealth, Vol 8, Iss 8, Pp n/a-n/a (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
American Geophysical Union (AGU), 2024.

Abstract

Abstract Climate change is impacting many aspects of human life in many ways. In Ghana, climate change knowledge remains low and discussions linking climate change and health are scarce. In this paper, authors contribute to the shaping of discussions about climate and health with a focus on how climate change increases certain ailments. First, the paper addresses the need for research in Ghanaian communities to link climate change and health. Second, the paper suggests the development of policies to address the link. Third, public health educators are advised in this paper to educate the public.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24711403
Volume :
8
Issue :
8
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
GeoHealth
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.503f8eaa0b84b17a9a62e7a839c51fa
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1029/2024GH001030