Climate Change and Health: Perspectives From Ghana

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.

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GeoHealth
Published
2024-08-01
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2024gh001030
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3
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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Climate Change and Health: Perspectives From Ghana

Martin Gameli Akakpo, Hayford Alufar Bokpin, Sylvia Hagan
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Climate Change and Health: Perspectives From Ghana

Martin Gameli Akakpo, Hayford Alufar Bokpin, Sylvia Hagan
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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.

GeoHealthVol. 8(8)
University of Ghana (GH), Regent University College of Science and Technology (GH)
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