Environmental degradation, climate change and health from the perspective of Brazilian Indigenous stakeholders: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The WHO identifies climate change as the most significant threat to global health systems. Indigenous peoples, whose lives are deeply intertwined with nature, are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of these changes.

Objective

This study aimed to understand the perspectives of Indigenous stakeholders and public services managers on the interconnectedness of climate change and Indigenous health.

Design

A qualitative study with 22 Indigenous stakeholders and public service managers on climate change and perceived impact on Indigenous health.

Setting and participants

Indigenous stakeholders and public service managers on climate change and perceived impact on Indigenous health from Brazil. Data was collected through interviews incorporating two vigne

SUBMITTER: Grande AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11429271 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature