Public health adaptation to climate change in Canadian jurisdictions.

ABSTRACT: Climate change poses numerous risks to the health of Canadians. Extreme weather events, poor air quality, and food insecurity in northern regions are likely to increase along with the increasing incidence and range of infectious diseases. In this study we identify and characterize Canadian federal, provincial, territorial and municipal adaptation to these health risks based on publically available information. Federal health adaptation initiatives emphasize capacity building and gathering information to address general health, infectious disease and heat-related risks. Provincial and territorial adaptation is varied. Quebec is a leader in climate change adaptation, having a notably higher number of adaptation initiatives reported, addressing almost all risks posed by climate change in the

SUBMITTER: Austin SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4306883 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature