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Climate Change and Health: Perspectives From Ghana

Year: 2024

Type: article

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.

Source: GeoHealth

DOI: 10.1029/2024gh001030

Authors: Martin Gameli Akakpo, Sylvia Hagan, Hayford Alufar Bokpin

Institutions: Regent University College of Science and Technology, University of Ghana

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change and Health Impacts

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,730