Turning up the heat: A conceptual model for understanding the migration and health in the context of global climate change.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The triangular relationship between climate change-related events, patterns of human migration and their implications for health is an important yet understudied issue. To improve understanding of this complex relationship, a comprehensive, interdisciplinary conceptual model will be useful. This paper investigates relationships between these factors and considers their impacts for affected populations globally.

Methods

A desk review of key literature was undertaken. An open-ended questionnaire consisting of 11 items was designed focusing on three themes: predicting population migration by understanding key variables, health implications, and suggestions on policy and research. After using purposive sampling we selected nine experts, reflecting diverse regional and

SUBMITTER: Khalid A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10074782 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature